It’s similar to a dry brushing techinque.
Next lightly stroke the brush over the paint surface to add a slight patina to the overall surface. Today I prefer using a wax brush to work the wax into the cracks. Wipe the wax off with a clean t-shirt rag or a use wax brush. Paint the dark wax mix onto all the grooves and crevasses and allow to sit for a few minutes. It’s a bit more forgiving, lighter and easy to work with. Over the years I’ve found that I prefer mixing clear and dark wax together versus using straight dark wax. Dark wax allows you to completely transform furniture and create an aged to ancient appearance. The left side of the photo below shows how the color changes with an application of clear wax.Īfter the entire piece is coated with clear wax and buffed to a shine then the artistry can begin! I love playing with dark wax. I found that the Rustoleum paint overall does not deepen in color as much as ASCP does, so take that into consideration when choosing your brand of paint and color.
#CHALK PAINT WAX HOW TO#
This is a must read for using wax! Read it HERE: How to Use Soft Wax- Clear and Dark Wax.Ĭlear wax will enhance and deepen the color of chalk paint. After applying the clear wax, buff it out to a shine. Dark wax will absorb into the chalk paint and can immedately tint your painted finish darker than you might desire. If you want to jump straight into dark wax then I highly suggest experimenting on a separate piece of wood so you are fully aware of how the color will look.
It’s important to give your entire furniture piece a nice thin coat of clear wax before you attempt any dark wax. If you are new to using chalk paint then I recommmed reading my tutorial about chalk paint for beginners. The top was lightly sanded afterwards with a fine grit sanding sponge. The buffet table received 2 coats of chalk paint and no primer was applied beforehand. But overall, I prefer Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for its consistency, coverage, and sandability (if that’s a word). The paint has good coverage and is a good choice for the lower price point. This was the same paint that I use to paint the base of our dining room table. I have used many brands of chalk paint and I chose to use Rustoleum’s Chalked Paint in Aged Gray, available at Home Depot.
The first step was to paint the buffet table with chalk paint. The buffet is MDF with paper thin veneer. My hubs begged to differ with my assessment. I refrained from painting it for years because I thought the piece was made out of real mahogany. The buffet/entertainment unit is a beautiful piece of furniture as is, but the dark red stain no longer fits into my color scheme for our home. I post a video tutorial of how I transfom the buffet table at the bottom of this post, so don’t worry, I will walk you through the process.īelow is a before pic.
#CHALK PAINT WAX FULL#
Where many bloggers are debuting their full Christmas home tours, I decide to tackle not one, but two big DIY projects! I completely refinished my cherry stained veneer dining room table top into a driftwood finish and then I decided to do a Chalk Paint and Dark Wax Buffet Table Makeover! Crazy I know, but I couldn’t live with the awkward contrast in wood stains any longer. Hi friends! I’m just popping in to show you what I’ve been up to this week.
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