Clear wax over chalk paint

There are a few things you should know about how to use furniture wax as a clear coat on your painted piece of furniture.

You will want to try this! How to make homemade wax for chalk based paints. I make a soft wax, harder rubbed wax, and a dark wax for furniture. | Country Design Style | http://countrydesignstyle.com

Wax tends to be the go-to product for sealing chalk paint. But is it really the best option? I stopped using wax to seal furniture and here's why.

One of the most common questions I get asked is "Should I wax or poly?". The conversations sound something like this: I've painted a piece of furniture and it looks amazing... now what? How do I protect my restyled piece? What's the most durable topcoat? Will wax hold up under heavy-duty use or extreme...

I can only blame myself. I mean….technically speaking, I could blame anyone….I could even blame you with all your irresistible wit and incredible good looks….it’s the internet after all…..but I’m gonna own up to it and embrace my mistakes…it really is all my fault. So our bed turned yellow. Not vibrant newly sharpened pencils and ... Read More about My solution to yellowing polyurethane (our Master Bed Makeover!)

A few weeks ago I shared my top 10 chalk painting tips. To follow that up today I am sharing my tips and tricks for using Annie Sloan clear wax. Annie Sloan also carries dark wax, but I personally love the clear because it's super easy to use once you get the hang of it. Plus clear

The best chalk paint paint tips for beginners. Easy to follow tips and tricks for learning to use chalk paint. The perfect tutorial for a new painter.

"Do I have to wax chalk paint?" If I had a dollar for every time . . . Never mind no use is dwelling on that. No. You don’t have to ONLY wax chalk an

Learn how to seal chalk paint with three great methods, plus comparison photos, my favorite top coats, and products for creating an aged look.

Painting furniture black can be a bit tricky! Learn all the tips for how to paint furniture black and get the look you want.