How To Prep Stained Wood For Chalk Paint

This helps make everything even and smooth so your transfer can seal better.

How to prep stained wood for chalk paint. People have been paining furniture for centuries so its not a new idea. Fill all gouges nicks and holes with wood filler and. It helps to kill those smells.

Obviously this is a large piece that I wasnt going to move to paint. To wax simply apply the wax with a cloth or if you use the Chalk Couture wax apply it directly from the tube to the board. For stubborn dirt and grease use warm soapy water but avoid harsh chemicals.

Clean the wood paneling to be painted by wiping it down with mild soap and water. If youre wanting a super chippy primitive look consider using milk paint instead of chalk paint read more about the difference in those here. It paints on fabric leather wood stone ceramic plastic glass vinyl formicaand Ive done them ALL.

Tape painters plastic up the adjacent wall tape around the feet at the floor and I also taped off the marble top. Adding some slight distressing in appropriate places brings out depth and character to a piece. For shiny laminates use a sanding pad and lightly sand the surface.

Also if youre painting raw wood thats never been painted or stained before giving it a coat of primer before painting it helps to reduce your number of coats of paint. When you are prep a new wood surface for Chalk Couture products give it a light sanding. Then place a damp towel over the remaining sections.

Paint adheres well over water-based stain so after completing the prep. Make sure you allow the wax to cure on the surface before using Chalk Couture products on them. After sanding make sure you wipe all the dust off the board before moving on to the next step.