Paris Gray Chalk Paint With Dark Wax

In other words dark wax adds depth and visual interest to a piece.
Paris gray chalk paint with dark wax. To get that warm grey color that was inspired by the stone i applied annie sloan dark wax next. Apr 15 2019 explore stylish patina shopkeeper i r s board paris grey annie sloan followed by 7859 people on pinterest. I didn t really need a second coat to achieve adequate coverage but i felt the color after the first application was a bit too light and decided to do. It also adds a light stain to the smoother surfaces of the piece.
The dark wax will absorb into the paint like stain. It is a detailed description of how to wax furniture using annie sloan s clear and dark wax. After a few hours of the clear wax drying apply a thin layer of dark wax. After i waxed i sanded some more to let different tones of the paris grey to show through.
Chalk paint is all the rage with it s matte finish that has a french country feel. This is where your creativity can come out. The dark wax should sit nicely in the brushstrokes you created with the paint. Mix some black or dark grey paint into your wax to create a diy tinted furniture wax.
I use my annie sloan wax brush but you can use a soft lint free rag. Then apply a thin layer of clear wax following the directions. This first coat of clear wax is necessary. Sam lutz apr 07 2015.
Finally once your dark wax has dried ensure that the whole piece has had at least one coat of clear wax to seal in your finish. It is important to know a few thing before you apply wax to wood. Mini jars of annie sloan country grey and french linen chalk paint dark soft wax and wax brush i applied two coats of the custom color i created with an inexpensive disposable sponge brush. If you want to take even more off you can use clear chalk paint wax as an eraser.
How to apply dark wax over chalk paint. So if you re a novice i would suggest starting with a glaze. Apply the diy dark wax with a rag and wipe off excess. There is a little trick to applying dark wax over chalk paint when painting furniture.
After you paint and distress the table let it dry overnight before waxing it. See more ideas about paris grey painted furniture annie sloan. Add dark wax over that to enhance woodwork and you have a beautiful work of art. Here comes the fun part.
If you have never used the wax be sure to test it first. White becomes beige gray becomes slightly brown blue takes on a gray tint. It will be the base wax which helps control and remove the amount of dark wax you will be applying on top of it.