Sand off any paint that is peeling up too much so the clear coat lays flat on your chalk painted furniture surface.
Matte paint sealant furniture.
Conventional spray paints work best for painting outdoor furniture made of wicker wood and metal.
When it comes to choosing a clear sealer for painted wood the options of whats available can seem endless.
If you have the liquid wax already you can test it out on a small inconspicuous area first to see what it does.
I ve been painting and refinishing furniture and just stuff for so many years i can not even count.
I love using chalk paint to paint furniture and just about anything.
There is special spray paint formulated for outdoor plastic furniture.
However to achieve a top quality spray paint job follow these tips.
When using chalk paint which is flat matte finish soft paste wax is used to seal it.
If you re using spray paint for outdoor furniture you can skip the primer.
Spray paint patio furniture.
How to seal chalk paint.
This can happen easy close to distressed areas.
Aside from protection a top coat will further.
You can brush on the clear coat the same way i show you in the video with.
Be sure there are no areas of your chalk paint that are peeling.
You apply a thin layer and buff it well with a soft cloth to bring out the shine.
One of the qualities that sets chalk paint apart is its matte chalky finish.
Any time you paint furniture with chalk paint you need to protect the finish with a sealer or topcoat.
To keep this simple i will be using dixie belle clear coat in satin finish and gator hide as the clear coat over painted wood table.
Do you really want to have to paint your furniture again in a year or two or five a top coat is a sealant it will seal and protect your chalk paint from being ruined by moisture or sticky fingers or even weather.
I ve had a long love affair with chalk paint.
Wax or clear coat.
If you are painting a piece of furniture that will not be heavily used you may be able to skip the sealer.
So today i m sharing the 5 top ways to seal chalk paint plus pros and cons of each.
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One of the most common questions that we get around here is simple do i need to seal my furniture with a protective clear coat after painting it when you demand an official answer i.
Choosing your clear coat for painted wood.
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