How to paint furniture with chalk paint 1 pick your paintable piece and gather supplies.
Chalk paint over stained furniture.
Any of the brands listed in this post including our top pick can be used if you want to use poly over chalk paint.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
2 clean the furniture.
To eliminate these problems seal it with a coat of shellac first and then use your chalk paint.
Wash the sanded surface using a trisodium phosphate cleanser.
Allow to dry overnight.
Sandpaper helps add texture to smooth.
How to paint over stained varnished furniture step 1.
Allow to dry overnight.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
Best top coat for milk paint.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
Even better each coat will dry in about 20 30 minutes.
Any type of polyurethane can be used over chalk paint.
This cleaning solution removes sandpaper dust but.
Some are just better options for others but water based and oil based polyurethane can go over chalk paint just like latex paint.
Apply chalk paint with a brush just like any other paint.
3 use the chip.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch apply 2nd coat of polyurethane.
And if you use a water base poly on top to seal it it may give you a crackle affect which you may or may not want.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
Here a vintage bookshelf hall table that has seen better days has.
Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
It goes on easily is somewhat thick and has pretty good coverage.