Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

looks good to me! I apply it with a bit more loaded coverage but yours looks good and sensible for a small piece. The paint often needs thinning down a tiny bit as it dries while the tin is open. Nylon brushes are better for chalk paint. I got mine in Wilko.

They can be washed out with water even hours after the brush has dried.

Looking forward to seeing the finished clock.

Scotdee

Hi,

Just re read my post, didnt mean it should have covered it in one coat. I meant I found it hard to work with so thinned it down and mine looked like yours after one coat but a second coat evened out and it is all covered. My room was quite warm when I was painting. and it drys fast. maybe thats why. It was my first time with the paint.

Love your colour mine was just Old white.

hmo

missmilly wrote: »

Don't worry, it'll be fine , and I really like this colour and use it a lot.

Gently rub down any lumps or deep brush marks with a very fine sandpaper,
then apply another coat, thin it down with water so it's quite runny, then do the same thing all over again if needed. If you are doing it inside, then it'll be dry in 30-60 minutes.

I use synthetic brushes with AS paint, and they wash out in soapy water, if I am using them for a few coats, I just wrap the brush in clingfilm and wash it out when I've finished.

Hope this helps put your mind at rest.

oh thats great thank you, ive done two coats but i think it may need rubbing down in places and then i could water some down.

how many coats of wax do i use the man in the shop said apply it with a brush?

missmilly

hmo wrote: »

oh thats great thank you, ive done two coats but i think it may need rubbing down in places and then i could water some down.

how many coats of wax do i use the man in the shop said apply it with a brush?

It took me a few goes to get used to waxing, you could apply it with a soft cloth, or a brush which is preferably pure bristle but watch out for bristles getting stuck in your waxed finish.

If I were you, I would start out using a cloth to get used to it, apply sparingly, you need to rub it in quite hard to get into all the grooves, and then wipe very gently to remove any excess wax. Leave overnight and buff with a clean soft cloth the next day. One coat should be enough, but you can do another if needed.

hmo

ok i thined down what was left in my tester pot and its gone on tonnes better. i am leaving it to dry now and i may either apply wax later on or leace till tomorrow.

its looking good though lots better than dark brown wood.

i also bought some pure white so i know when i come to use that i will pour some out and thin it down.

i will post a pick when done.

is the wax just to project it or does it give it another look as it looks very mat at the moment

emma_kate

The wax protects it but it will darken the colour a bit and add a slight sheen.

chalkysoil

the wax protects it, darkens it a tiny bit and gives a nice dull sheen to it. And generally makes it look classier and more vintage.

chalkysoil

eek snap!

missmilly

hmo wrote: »

is the wax just to project it or does it give it another look as it looks very mat at the moment

I'm so pleased you feel better about it now. The wax will slightly darken the original colour, it will also add protection to the finish. If you prefer a matt finish, then don't buff it as that adds a sheen to the finish. Treat it gently for a week or so as the wax needs time to cure completely.

Looking forward to seeing the finished clock now

missmilly

Snap and snap again........... :rotfl::rotfl: