You can do glazing on top of any painted piece. (Even chalk paint) It's also different because you can antique glaze with any color. You would get a good glaze like Benjamin Moore.
How to get a smooth finish using chalk paint?
Step by step guide to painting a smooth finish
- Use an Annie Sloan Flat Brush and charge it with Chalk Paint®. ...
- Paint your surface as smoothly as you can, keeping the brush at a 90º angle and feathering the paint as you go. ...
- Once touch dry, apply a second coat if necessary, brushing lightly in every direction to reduce brush marks.
Can I use gloss paint over chalk paint?
Even though wax is the recommended topcoat for chalk paint, sometimes painters use polyacrylic products or other glossy topcoats instead. If you can see a shine or gloss on your piece, it will be helpful to give it a quick scuff with a mid-grit sandpaper (180-ish grit) to open up the pores of the finish.
How to use polyurethane over chalk paint?
- takes a bit of “elbow grease” to apply and buff
- more time consuming to apply
- needs touch ups and repeat applications over time
- not impervious to heat
- can not be repainted over, except with more Chalk Paint
How to paint on glass with chalk paint?
- Paint blank labels onto glass kitchen jars. As you change the contents of the jar, change what is written on the label.
- Choose a favorite picture frame and paint the glass with chalkboard paint. ...
- Paint blank name labels onto kitchen glasses, to prevent people from mixing up their drinks.
How do you use antiquing glaze over chalk paint?
5:1710:37Adding Glaze to Painted Furniture - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you're using chalk paint or something you've gotta use a top coat that has a little bit of SheenMoreIf you're using chalk paint or something you've gotta use a top coat that has a little bit of Sheen to it. Before you start applying glaze.
How do you Antique over chalk paint?
4:285:48Pretty Distressed™ Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Dark Wax Tutorial - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's been 24 hours since I completed my dark wax. So I came back and I buffed my entire piece withMoreIt's been 24 hours since I completed my dark wax. So I came back and I buffed my entire piece with my lint-free cloth. And I went ahead and reinstalled my hardware that I spray-painted.
How do you use Valspar antiquing glaze over chalk paint?
3:3711:30How to Glaze Furniture | Navy Blue Chalk Painted Dresser MakeoverYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe paint can actually very very easily rub off so best practice just wait 24 hours and then it willMoreThe paint can actually very very easily rub off so best practice just wait 24 hours and then it will be safe to start glazing. I used the valspar brand of glaze for this.
Does glaze seal chalk paint?
One drawback to a glaze is that it will not work to seal a painted finish on its own. So if you are using a chalk type paint that needs to be sealed, you will still have to put another topcoat on top of your glaze to seal the finish.
How do you darken chalk painted furniture?
2:264:18How to create an aged look using Dark Chalk Paint® Wax - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipDon't miss any bit so go every which way. So you don't have any white bits showing at all you don'tMoreDon't miss any bit so go every which way. So you don't have any white bits showing at all you don't want to give the game. Away. So now i'm going to take a bit of cloth. Wipe around wipe all this off.
How do you darken white chalk paint?
Dark wax will absorb into the chalk paint and can immedately tint your painted finish darker than you might desire. After applying the clear wax, buff it out to a shine.
How long should chalk paint dry before glazing?
Let your chalk-painted project dry completely. Most manufacturers recommend letting your project dry for at least 24 hours between each coat, but it's a good idea to let your project cure for 3 to 5 days before you apply a glaze. If you're going for a faded shabby-chic look, you might only want 1 coat of chalk paint.
How do you use rustoleum glaze over chalk paint?
8:4914:13HOW TO USE RUSTOLEUM STAIN AS GLAZE OVER CHALK PAINTYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou really need to make sure and put a clear coat on first or it'll just completely soak into yourMoreYou really need to make sure and put a clear coat on first or it'll just completely soak into your paint. Okay but this stuff is awesome i love it never know where to set my paint or my stain.
What does antique glaze do?
Antiquing is the technique of glazing a base finish to simulate age or create an interesting color effect. Enamel is the most common base for antiquing, but varnished, shellacked, and lacquered surfaces can also be glazed.
What do you put over chalk paint?
Applying a coat of clear wax over Chalk Paint® will deepen the colour of the paint and create a beautiful, matt finish. It will protect against fingermarks and stains. It's also water-repellent, so you can wipe any marks away with a damp cloth.
What does adding glaze do to paint?
A glaze is a thin transparent or semi-transparent layer on a painting which modifies the appearance of the underlying paint layer. Glazes can change the chroma, value, hue and texture of a surface. Glazes consist of a great amount of binding medium in relation to a very small amount of pigment.
How do you put a glaze over paint?
1:014:32Glazing Tutorial with General Finishes Glaze Effects - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you shouldn't have any problem on that and then once I get to the main part of the dresser. I'llMoreSo you shouldn't have any problem on that and then once I get to the main part of the dresser. I'll do you know the side. Then the front and then the other side of it.
What happens if you put wet glaze over glaze that hasn't had a long time to dry?
If you put wet glaze over glaze that hasn’t had a long time to dry, then the 2 nd coat of glaze will just pull up the 1 st coat of glaze.
Can you use polyurethane on chalk paint?
Yes! Chalk paint is super porous and anything that you put on it will soak into the paint. So the glaze will soak right into the chalk paint, and you won’t have any chance to remove the glaze, or move it around. The polyurethane clear coat makes it possible to work with the glaze.
Can you paint over brown glaze on a dresser?
OR you can tint some clear glaze with the paint color of the dresser. Then put the blue glaze over the dry brown glaze on the dresser to blend in the colors and kind of hide the brown glaze.
Can poly paint rub off?
If you start glazing before the poly has a chance to really dry hard and start to cure, then all of the moisture from the glaze will go right through the still soft poly and right to your paint. Then when you start wiping and working with the glaze, the paint can easily rub off.
Can you use wax on chalk paint?
Plus, if you mess up and want to paint over it, you don’t have to remove the wax (paint doesn’t stick to wax!) before painting again. When you’re glazing though, you can’t use wax on the chalk paint. Glaze won’t stick to wax! If you want to wax, you’ll want to use a mixture of clear wax and antiquing wax to create the antiqued glazed look.
How to use antiquing glaze?
How to Use an Antiquing Glaze. A glaze comes in a liquid form and can be applied easily with either brush or a cloth. Personally, I like using a brush because I find it less messy. Once you brush on the glaze, you wipe back the excess using a lint-free cloth.
What is dark wax accented with?
All of its curves and trims are accented by the dark wax, which really brings out the details of the piece. Many vintage pieces have great carved details or trim, and so they lend themselves well to the antiqued finish look. 2. Adding Age and Depth on a Piece you Can’t Distress.
Can you buffed paint with glaze?
Glaze doesn’t add any additional sheen, and can’t be buffed. And like I mentioned earlier, dark wax also seals the paint (if you’re using a chalk-type paint or milk paint) and will add another layer of protection to your painted finish.
Can you use chalk paint to remove dark wax?
But adding clear wax first or mixing clear in with your dark will help you remove the extra dark wax if necessary.
Do you distress furniture after painting?
Besides creating a vintage look, distressing a piece after you paint also adds a little contrast and visual depth to the painted finish. And unless you’re going for a super-sleek modern look on a modern-styled piece of furniture, I think it’s usually a good choice to distress your painted pieces.
Can you use dark wax on a glazed piece?
A dark wax finish can be customized more than a glazed finish, by rubbing more wax into certain areas on a piece and buffing it to a shine. But in my experience, applying dark wax well in a way that looks appropriate to a piece is an acquired skill that comes with practice.
Can you use a brush to apply wax?
Like a glaze, wax can be applied also with either a brush or a rag. With whatever tool you use, the key is to push the wax down into the corners and recesses of the piece–you want the wax down in the cracks! I usually find a brush does a better job at this, so that’s my go-to tool.
Antique Wax Glaze
After the 24 hour wait time on my 2nd coat of chalk paint, it was time to start the wax. I chose to make a glaze by mixing it 50/50 with mineral spirits.
Slowly Stir Together
There’s really no exact measurement for this. However much wax you need for your piece….match it with mineral spirits. You want the mixture to be fairly loose and easy to spread out with a regular paintbrush.
Buffing the Wax
After the wax has set and hardened completely, you can begin to buff it out.
