I try SO hard to apply a very thin
coat of wax using the ultimate brush, but the brush doesn't seem to move along the surface unless I have a fair amount on it.
Not exact matches
Using a couple
of spoons, dip each ball in the melted chocolate to
coat completely and lay on parchment or
wax paper until firm.
ITASCA, IL (October 13, 2015)-- A new study shows more corrugated boxes are shipped with recyclable alternative
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A new study shows a dramatic decrease in the corrugated industry's
use of wax coatings since 2002.
A new study shows more corrugated boxes are shipped with recyclable alternative
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using traditional
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of the corrugated industry's recyclability protocol in 2005.
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (November 18, 2014)-- A new study shows the corrugated industry continues to dramatically decrease its
use of wax coatings.
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of boxes
using recyclable
wax alternative
coatings.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (October 29, 2013)-- A new study shows a dramatic decrease in the corrugated industry's
use of wax coatings since 2002.
The researchers then can make as many copies
of the adhesive sheets from the
wax mold as they often as want by
using a process called spin
coating.
I did a nightstand in pure white and now have a coffee ring on it that will not come off, (maybe a should have put more
wax on it, I
used two
coats) so I'm concerned about the stains on the top
of a dinning table if I paint it.
Some
of the first rain
coats were made in the Victorian era when they
used a rubberised or
wax coated material to make some
of the first water resistant
coats.
If you are
using a milk paint you may want to apply a
wax coat to the top
of the paint.
I gave it two
coats of chalk paint and then
used an old rag and foam brush to apply the
wax.
I would probably
use a couple
coats of polyurethane / polycrylic on a table top, but I've
used wax on my chalk painted kitchen cabinets and they have held up great.
I
used two
coats of Provence and after that was completely dry (I waited about 4 hours), I gave it a light
coat of clear
wax and let it sit overnight.
Then
using Americana Decor Creme
Wax I applied a thin
coat of wax to the entire tray.
Hi Karen, I am somewhat
of a novice at
using milk paint, but I had success with painting a base
coat in one color, then
using the
wax puck in spots, and then painting over the piece with a second color
of milk paint.
Mixing Napoleonic and Barcelona colors, she created a velvety, rich navy color and
used a couple
coats of dark
wax to seal the paint and deepened the look
of the wash stand.
I
used a primer first, then 3
coats of chalk paint, after a couple days I started to apply the clear
wax and noticed the paint is cracking.
If you
used a brand that allows you to do this (Annie Sloan is one) you can paint another
coat over the
wax, then seal the fresh
coat of paint with poly.
Jan, I have tried many products to
use over chalk paint, several
waxes then I switched to polycrylic top
coats and have tried several, the best I've ever
used is Polyvine Decorator's Varnish Dead Flat Finish — it DOES NOT yellow, I just
used over two big pieces
of furniture painted in Pure White and Off White and absolutely no yellowing.
I love the look
of the Annie Sloan
wax and usually
use two thin
coats and haven't had to rewax.
So, no I don't
use wax anymore, except sometimes over the top
coat as a final touch when I want a bit
of sheene, just to
use up what I had already, but I'm not buying any.
Or you can
use mineral spirits to strip the
wax, throw another
coat of paint on then seal it.
I never
use wax, never have I
use acrylic floor varnish, in a satin finish, it's hard wearing and works really well, and is a very economical choice, a couple
of coats is all that's needed, I only
use wax on bare wood to bring out the natural beauty
of the grain
Make sure to test whatever type
of marker you are
using prior with the
wax or top
coat you will be
using.
Each jar received a
coat of wax... I'm hoping this will help to protect them from outdoor (or indoor)
use.
He starts by applying five or six
coats of stand oil to a canvas so it won't burn from the hot
wax and then
uses palette knives to manipulate upward
of 20 layers
of paint.
May I ask if you
used flat, satin or semi-glass (it looks like flat or satin) and did you
use a
wax or any kind
of polyurethane
coating over it?
I have the same question as Patty M. I have painted my hutch black (Valspar - Lowes satin finish) but don't have a top
coat on it as it looks too shiny - So please do share once painted did you
use a soft
wax (Lowes paint department had never heard
of this stuff??)
Whatever finish they
used on the wood appeared to be a mix
of some sort
of lime
wax and a clear
coat that seeped deep into the grain, and made it really difficult to sand away — not only that, but you can't even tell which parts were fully sanded until you applied the paint wash.
I painted the top with a grey primer I had and then
used a
coat of country grey AS and a
coat of coco AS followed by clear
wax and a light
coat of dark.
I applied two
coats of clear
wax and didn't
use nearly as much
wax as I did paint.
I've always heard that on kitchen cabinets, you should
use at least three
coats of wax.
2) Do you think
using two
coats of the Americana
wax would be any different than
using one
coat?
Using a lint - free cloth, I worked in areas and applied a thin
coat of wax, rubbed it in well, and immediately wiped it off.
Oh, sorry to bug you again but did you
use a
coat of polyacrylic on your cupboards or do you suggest
waxing for durability?
Once everything is totally dry - and you are happy with the coverage - apply a thin
coat of clear
wax using a rag.
Annie Sloan suggests
using a
coat of paste
wax before you distress, but I think it distresses easier if you sand before you
wax it.
I would probably
use a couple
coats of polyurethane / polycrylic on a table top, but I've
used wax on my chalk painted kitchen cabinets and they have held up great.
According to Annie Sloan (and it would seem many others), chalk paint is quite durable, especially with a
coat of wax applied regularly — though I personally would be nervous to paint the top
of a really well
used table.
To seal and protect the piece, I applied a
coat of the Magnolia Home clear
wax using a clean rag.
I didn't
use anything special at first, but I eventually sanded off the
wax, put a fresh
coat of paint, and sealed it with poly.
At this point, a protective
coat is needed to protect the paint and most
of the time
wax is
used.
I distressed her and then
used applied a generous
coat of clear
wax.
Then
using Americana Decor Creme
Wax I applied a thin
coat of wax to the entire tray.
Once done with all
coats of Chalk Paint ® — I would
use Annie's soft
wax.
is
used in the
coatings of M&M s. Carnauba
wax has a very high melting point
of 82 - 86 °C.
Using a lint - free cloth, I applied a
coat of Country Chic's white
wax, going a little heavy around the details to make them really stand out.