Can you use dark wax on light chalk paint?

Can you use dark wax on light chalk paint?

If applying the Dark Wax straight over Chalk Paint – will darken it more since the Dark Wax stains the paint when no clear wax layer has been applied. But if you have a piece of furniture or cabinets that will be handled a lot- it is best to still have a layer of clear wax.

What color is Annie Sloan Provence?

Provence is a turquoise Chalk Paint® colour inspired by the shutters and doors of the South of France, which are painted in a range of blue-greens, some bright and some faded.

Can you use dark wax without clear wax?

First, and probably most important, I never apply dark wax to naked paint. Without a coat of clear wax, the dark stain will absorb right into the paint and you’ll have very little control over how dark it ends up. A layer of clear wax makes it easier to move the dark wax around the piece too.

How many coats of Annie Sloan wax do you need?

Annie Sloan Soft Wax, once cured, provides a durable finish that is easy to maintain. After painting, apply two or three coats of wax, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next, to get the extra durability you need.

How long does Annie Sloan dark wax take to dry?

Curing can take between 5 and 21 days depending on ambient temperature. You can use your finished piece straight away, but you may need to treat it with extra care until the wax has cured completely (you might want to use coasters, avoid sharp objects etc).

Why is my Annie Sloan wax streaky?

A blotchy appearance can come from either a poor painting job, waxing in sections and not blending the areas in the final phase, or sometimes – over wiping wax off and causing some areas to seem buffed and other areas not.

Do you apply clear wax after dark wax?

I always apply a coat of clear wax first. You’ll have more control over the dark wax if you do this. A layer of clear wax makes it easier to move the dark wax around the piece too. The longer the clear wax has to cure, the less control you have over the dark wax, so it’s best to dark wax over a fresh coat of clear.

Which is darker graphite or Annie Sloan dark wax?

Click on photo to enlarge. Graphite is a soft black – which I like to compare to a dark slate color. It is made with purplish blues, browns, and is not completely black. When waxed with Annie’s Dark Wax- the color becomes even more richer and warm as shown above.

Which is the best color of Annie Sloan?

Link up your latest and greatest here! On to my favorite Annie Sloan color, Provence. It is hard to describe. Depending on the light and finish, it changes from a deeper blue to a brighter blue to an almost bluish/greenish color, as you can see from all the pictures below.

What kind of chalk paint is in Provence?

Provence is a turquoise Chalk Paint® colour inspired by the shutters and doors of the South of France, which are painted in a range of blue-greens, some bright and some faded. It also works beautifully for a modern look.

What do you use to clean Annie Sloan glazes?

When making a glaze- I use Mineral Spirits. I also use Mineral Spirits to clean Annie Sloan Soft Waxes from my wax brushes. When you use Mineral Spirits cut the Dark Wax to make a glaze, I feel it is very important to NOT use the “green” (environmentally safer) brand of Mineral Spirits.