tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post7988858731645762768..comments2024-03-28T07:09:39.399-04:00Comments on Maison Decor: Chalk Paint® TipsAmy Chalmershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-38272453802200500862016-10-15T16:03:23.590-04:002016-10-15T16:03:23.590-04:00Tip #4 says that if you're going to distress, ...Tip #4 says that if you're going to distress, go over the edges.....Go over with sandpaper or dark wax??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-48787903067365352112016-10-12T14:37:42.802-04:002016-10-12T14:37:42.802-04:00Here's my buffing hack for flat surfaces. Use ...Here's my buffing hack for flat surfaces. Use a hand sander with terry cloth instead of sand paper! Best shine ever!Threegullsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-44441561773193040892016-09-07T15:58:43.572-04:002016-09-07T15:58:43.572-04:00So did you end up distressing the piece?So did you end up distressing the piece?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277884341810746759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-20368009581233856412015-08-01T00:40:14.836-04:002015-08-01T00:40:14.836-04:00Is there anyway at all to cover the grain of build...Is there anyway at all to cover the grain of builders grade oak cabinets with these paints??? I absolutely hate the grain and am looking for a soft smooth finish.. also would you use wax or poly for durability???Romyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396427492021315056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-77555122439684505072014-05-08T07:35:36.435-04:002014-05-08T07:35:36.435-04:00Nancy, I use a wax finish on my cabinets in my bat...Nancy, I use a wax finish on my cabinets in my bathrooms. Did them a couple years ago and they stand up beautifully. Wax is a water resistant finish and splashing water will not harm your finish. I have tried the General Finishes top coat as they sent it for us to try and we did not like the results. The only concern with a wax finish would be standing water...if water will stand on your waxed surface over time it can penetrate.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-21132137267438854092014-05-08T07:29:43.177-04:002014-05-08T07:29:43.177-04:00Betty-Ellen,
If it is freshly waxed with in a coup...Betty-Ellen,<br />If it is freshly waxed with in a couple weeks or less, then I remove the wax by wiping down with a cloth with mineral spirits. It will remove the wax and not touch the painted surface. Then you can paint or embellishment and reapply the wax. If the wax on your piece is over a month old, then you can paint over the wax with Chalk Paint and it will adhere. Then follow up with another coat of wax.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-47790419241682699202014-05-08T07:08:42.720-04:002014-05-08T07:08:42.720-04:00Is there any way to remove the wax to add to the p...Is there any way to remove the wax to add to the painted surface? After finishing a dresser it needed something. so i decided to add French writing to the drawer faces but could not remove the wax. Ended up having to stencil and praying it stays on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546379412196398595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-76505050613130926692014-04-27T12:50:26.842-04:002014-04-27T12:50:26.842-04:00I am new to using chalk paint, so really appreciat...I am new to using chalk paint, so really appreciate your tips. I have found a piece of furniture that I will be using as a bathroom vanity with vessel sink. When I purchased my supplies, the young lady that helped me suggested using a product from General Finishes because of the piece being used in the bathroom. Any advice or suggestions on this?<br />Thank you,<br />NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104308204222671724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-85203824675174393282014-04-22T10:25:02.659-04:002014-04-22T10:25:02.659-04:00If you paint a dresser or tv stand how long before...If you paint a dresser or tv stand how long before you can place items back on the piece? 21 days is a long time to walk around a piece you can not use. Also in the picture above with the little purple table, how do you get the look that you used a little black over the purple? Dry brushing black over?newbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039547910932753986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-40786965044057355772014-03-19T15:02:03.806-04:002014-03-19T15:02:03.806-04:00Thank you so much for this information! It is extr...Thank you so much for this information! It is extremely helpful and I can't wait to use chalk paint on my next projects.<br /><br />Does chalk paint work okay on laminate furniture surfaces? Or is there anything special to do? It is shiny, so I would think light sanding, but it's shiny bc of the laminate.<br /><br />Thank you so much!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433792766170743038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-64683914760282249532014-03-02T19:50:58.964-05:002014-03-02T19:50:58.964-05:00I really enjoyed this blog…thank you. I have a qu...I really enjoyed this blog…thank you. I have a question. I just started using ASCP and am quickly becoming addicted! I am wondering if there is a good way to store the Chalk Paint. I find that my can tops get really caked with paint quickly!<br /><br />suzMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152922700165744128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-72245881469952753992013-10-18T08:45:18.837-04:002013-10-18T08:45:18.837-04:00Karen waxing is not that big a deal. If you have a...Karen waxing is not that big a deal. If you have a wax brush you can do it easily. You do not apply tons of wax so read the how to wax post on the sidebar. Do one cabinet at at time and you can finish a few a day if you like or do them all at once. Its not a big deal!!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-32494463904219315602013-10-18T07:50:23.276-04:002013-10-18T07:50:23.276-04:00Peggy.....
What type of glaze did you use on your ...Peggy.....<br />What type of glaze did you use on your kitchen cabinets? I've been wanting to paint my kitchen cabinets for over a year......But the thought of all that waxing has sent me straight to the land of procrastination. Please advise as to how you finished your kitchen cabinets.<br />Thanks sooo very much!<br />Karen<br />KAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909401347783267430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-18040472992874887422013-10-18T04:51:07.808-04:002013-10-18T04:51:07.808-04:00Thank you so much for these wonderful tips. I have...Thank you so much for these wonderful tips. I have been using ASCP for two yrs but I still learned a couple of things. Aialso painted my kitchen cabinets, distressed then applied a glaze. Over a year later they still look fab and clean easily, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Peggy~PJH DesignsPJH Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549768313770855836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-36241530532383196302013-09-11T17:59:58.726-04:002013-09-11T17:59:58.726-04:00I am new to ASCP but I am having so much fun. I ha...I am new to ASCP but I am having so much fun. I have been painting fool. I have several items I've painted with ASCP that I want to take to a local outdoor Antiques Festival to sell. I understand that you should not wax if it is going to be used outdoors. So with that how will it effect my items? It is a two day show and I only have a 10x10 tent so some of them will be in the sun during the 2 day show. Will it hurt the tables?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16849708185719688867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-46657824104351401252013-08-05T14:51:12.184-04:002013-08-05T14:51:12.184-04:00Hi. I have never used chalk paint before but love ...Hi. I have never used chalk paint before but love the effects and want to start. Do you know of any workshops in the Dallas Ft Worth Texas area? Do you ever travel and give workshops? Thanks for your help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672625909712263237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-67021548864696662982013-07-06T08:43:19.828-04:002013-07-06T08:43:19.828-04:00Yreal, we paint unfinished wood all the time with ...Yreal, we paint unfinished wood all the time with wonderful results. So you should just paint over both types without a worry unless your new wood has any knot holes. If it does, then you can seal it with Zinsser clear shellac and then after it dries, go ahead and paint.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-84879590214525480732013-07-06T08:15:38.701-04:002013-07-06T08:15:38.701-04:00I am going to paint my kitchen cabinets with ASCP....I am going to paint my kitchen cabinets with ASCP. I have had new doors made and a pantry built so it is all new wood. The base ,however, is not. It was painted with latex 15 years ago. Do I need to treat the new wood in some way before painting or just go for it??? I'm really kind of nervous about this!yrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990082101402057174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-63656476273741117552013-06-25T21:15:25.299-04:002013-06-25T21:15:25.299-04:00Can this be used on an exterior metal door? I'...Can this be used on an exterior metal door? I'm in Vegas and find that every paint I've tried on the door bubbles in the heat and full sun. Does the paint fade, or is it durable enough. Can I seal it to make it easier to clean? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729593613565278841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-43786660745912972232013-06-13T08:46:33.005-04:002013-06-13T08:46:33.005-04:00Gabby!! Sorry this is not going to work~you would ...Gabby!! Sorry this is not going to work~you would not apply wax over a poly finish as there is nothing to absorb the wax. It will just sit on top of the poly. Chalk Paint is an absorbent paint and it will take the wax and drink it in much like our hands/skin take in moisturizing hand cream. You can apply to wax over a wood surface that has been stained or left natural, but once it has its plastic protective armour of poly the wax is not going to work. YOu can paint your piece over the poly with Chalk Paint and then wax and have your cake and eat it too.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-79028180288276075122013-06-13T08:03:48.709-04:002013-06-13T08:03:48.709-04:00So sorry if this comment comes twice. I've ne...So sorry if this comment comes twice. I've never tried to post a comment!! Can I use just the clear wax on a stained and poly finished piece. Should I do any prep work first since the wax will be applied directly over the poly? I'm so unhappy with the poly. After reading all of your fabulous info, it's chalk paint and wax on all future projects! Thank you so much!Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824979021357910383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-7925630770838267122013-06-03T12:54:40.099-04:002013-06-03T12:54:40.099-04:00Thanks so much.....Saves me (and Sandyb) from a po...Thanks so much.....Saves me (and Sandyb) from a potential disaster!;)KAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909401347783267430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-61698148368042669242013-06-03T12:31:43.735-04:002013-06-03T12:31:43.735-04:00KAW it will not be safe. Even though pieces may ha...KAW it will not be safe. Even though pieces may have cured, the sun will still soften the wax finish...we put a bench outside that was cured. It had a clear and heavy dark wax finish...oy vey what a mess. Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-28514720916583427432013-06-03T12:21:57.269-04:002013-06-03T12:21:57.269-04:00Will ASCP wax melt in the sun, after it has been f...Will ASCP wax melt in the sun, after it has been fully cured indoors? When the wax cured on my first painted/waxed<br />piece of furniture (after a good 30 days), I was amazed at the hardness and durability of the finish! If Sandyb was to wax and fully cure her metal chairs indoors, could she then use them outdoors?<br /><br />Thank you! :)KAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909401347783267430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-1644030366281579542013-06-03T06:46:41.017-04:002013-06-03T06:46:41.017-04:00Sandyb, you will want to remove the wax from your ...Sandyb, you will want to remove the wax from your outdoor furniture as you are right in noticing wax cannot harden and cure in the sunlight outside. So it can be an awful mess. The paint will do fine without it~I have found my wooden painted pieces outside will fade over time, but no peeling cracking or flakiing. To remove the wax wipe down with a cloth soaked with some mineral spirits. One other option is to seal the waxed furniture with Clear Top Coat by ARtisan Enhancements. That is a product line carried only by stockists but is NOT part of the Annie Sloan brand. It was made to offer protective coating over or under wax finishes or even just over Chalk Paint® in lieu of wax. It is rated for indoor outdoor use and has UV protection as well. I sell it in my online store at www.shopmaisondecor.com or you can inquire at your local stockist.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.com