To use the dark wax paint some on and then wipe back with a cloth to get the effect you want.
Chalk painting a coffee table.
For furniture that will be heavily used such as coffee tables the setting time for the wax is 2 3 weeks.
The recommended mixture is 3 parts paint to one part water.
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So then i added in a little bit more water.
Use a bristle brush or round brush to apply the chalk paint.
I started with a 2 to 1 ration of paint to water and decided the white was too thick.
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If you get overeager though and you find a water ring on your chalk painted item you can clean it with soapy water and easily repaint or buff it out with some more wax.
It s kind of scary but it wipes back easily the dark wax is what makes the details of the wood stand out and makes it look aged.
This table has two coats of provence blue.
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Then a coat of dark wax.
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Sand in between the coats to ensure a smooth finish.
But this is not an exact science.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
I ve been thinking about getting a coffee table for my living room for a while now but just haven t wanted to spend the money to buy a new one.
So it really depends on how watered down you want the white to be.
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