Furniture Wax Over Paint

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Furniture wax over paint. When scratched it won t flake off in big chunks like poly because in essence it becomes part of the paint s finish. Being fully clear this wax for chalk paint product is capable of enhancing the look of wood without changing it beyond recognition. This will give your piece of furniture a darker more worn in patina.
No matter if it s a grainy or porous wood the retique it by renaissance clear furniture wax creates a lustrous protective layer over it. You are aiming to cover every bit of paint. I know that many prefer the look of colored or dark waxes over the paint to make the finish look antiqued or to add depth.
It only takes a couple of minutes and ensures your paint will stick. Water based polyacrylic sealers after my post yesterday so i thought i would explain why a little bit how to seal painted furniture and give you a chart with the pro s and cons of both while i have been painting furniture for over a decade. When painting over wood laminate or another paint color that you don t want to show distressing may not be an option.
I had a few questions about using paste wax vs. Go over them with wax if so. Allow time to dry.
I have used these on a few pieces. Most brands of waxes make colored waxes also. Wipe your lint free cloth over the wax to smooth out any buildup.
I am not an expert by any means and while there are many other applications for both sealers but i am. Wax will usually dry in an hour or two. If the wax is 100 cured you can paint over it with chalk paint.