Can you use Annie Sloan wax on bare wood?

If you're looking to soften your painted finish or highlight your details in white, this is the perfect product to do it. But besides top coating and turning painted pieces into stunners, this wax also works its magic on raw wood.

Can you apply Chalk Paint to unfinished wood?

You can use chalk paint to paint right over bare wood or existing finishes. There are some instances, however, when I use primer and/or sand before painting, so you really have to look at each piece individually.

What is Annie Sloan soft wax used for?

Annie Sloan Soft Wax is the perfect partner for Chalk Paint™. Developed to work together, Soft Wax is used for protection and to give a beautiful mellow finish to painted furniture, cabinets, and walls. It has the consistency of soft butter, is easy to apply, and has very little odour.

Can you put chalk wax over regular paint?

Chalk Paint or Milk Paint are two perfect examples of porous paint. Using wax as a top coat- has been the process of finishing furniture for 100's of years. Wax as a top coat, does not apply when you have used Latex paint because as you may know- Latex has a rubbery surface and the wax cannot penetrate it.

Should I sand before applying wax to Chalk Paint?

Sanding Before Waxing

If you sand after applying your chalk paint and before you wax – it is physically easier since you are only sanding through paint. Â If you get too carried away with distressing your piece you can easily do touch ups (or repaint the whole thing) with chalk paint.

How To Stain Raw Wood with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

How long should chalk paint dry before applying wax?

3. How long to wait before waxing? Usually about an hour. This can be longer or shorter depending on the temperature and humidity of where you are, as well as other variables such as how thickly you've applied the paint.

How long should Annie Sloan wax dry before buffing?

After applying your last coat of wax, let it dry for at least 24 hours before buffing or using your furniture. This will give the wax time to adhere to the furniture and last longer.

Can I paint over Annie Sloan wax?

– you can use apply Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan over Annie's wax. Yes- you can paint over wax the same day you applied the wax… BUT – the wax must feel dry to the touch and NOT tacky. Annie also recommends doing only three applications of anything in one day.

Can you finish stained wood with wax?

Yes. Wax can be applied over almost any other wood finish including stain, oil, varnish and paint.

How many coats of Annie Sloan wax should you use?

Apply at least two coats of paint and then two or three coats of Annie Sloan Soft Wax for protection, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next. Soft Wax makes a good bond to the paint for durability.

Do you need to prime bare wood before using chalk paint?

Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and (usually) no sanding. A quick cleaning is typically all you need.

Why is my chalk paint rubbing off?

Paint may seem dry to the touch, but it should be left to “cure” for at least 3-5 days. If you use a piece of furniture before it's adequately cured, it can lead to chipping and peeling paint almost immediately.

How do you paint unfinished wood?

How long do I wait between coats of Annie Sloan wax?

Wait until it is no longer tacky (usually a couple of hours or less) and buff to desired sheen. Wait 24 hours in between adding more layers of clear wax if you are building up a for a stronger finish.

How long does Annie Sloan wax take to harden?

This hardening process is known as 'curing'. 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 chalk paint wax streaky?

Why is the Wax on my Chalk Paint streaky? There're two possible reasons: you applied too much wax, or you waited too long to wipe off excess wax, or both. What is this? To fix this streaky wax appearance on chalk paint, apply thin coats of wax over it and spread it evenly using a lint-free cloth or a wax brush.

Does wax make chalk paint shiny?

Waxing is a multi-step process, applying the wax and then later buffing the wax. It provides a quality result and durable finish, but the sheen is matte. More buffing can make it shinier, but it still won't achieve a satin finish.

What happens if you dont wax chalk paint?

You have to also be careful to apply wax very evenly. What happens if you don't wax chalk paint evenly is that built-up of too much wax can attract dirt. But a thin layer of wax could allow water to penetrate so be sure to use coasters on pieces that get a lot of use.

How do you buff Annie Sloan clear wax?

Use a clean, lint-free cloth to take off any excess while the wax is still wet. You don't want to press too hard, just rub very lightly with the cloth, working in one direction to minimise any marks. *Optional: leave your piece overnight and use a lint-free cloth the next day to buff your finish to a high shine.

How long do you leave wax on furniture before buffing?

The Wax will be dry to the touch very quickly but take longer to harden or 'cure'. The 'curing' process can take 5 – 21 days depending on ambient temperature. If you want to achieve a really good shine, allow around 24 hours before buffing. Annie Sloan Soft Wax is food-safe when completely cured.