Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
Chalk paint over stained furniture.
Wash the sanded surface using a trisodium phosphate cleanser.
Allow to dry overnight.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
3 use the chip.
Typically two coats of chalk paint will do the trick.
Best top coat for milk paint.
Any type of polyurethane can be used over chalk paint.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
Even better each coat will dry in about 20 30 minutes.
Any of the brands listed in this post including our top pick can be used if you want to use poly over chalk paint.
2 clean the furniture.
To eliminate these problems seal it with a coat of shellac first and then use your chalk paint.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
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.
It goes on easily is somewhat thick and has pretty good coverage.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
How to paint furniture with chalk paint 1 pick your paintable piece and gather supplies.
Allow to dry overnight.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
You don t need to strip anything off your furniture which includes old paint or old finishes.
Apply chalk paint with a brush just like any other paint.
Sand the stained or varnished furniture using 220 grit sandpaper.
Here a vintage bookshelf hall table that has seen better days has.
Sandpaper helps add texture to smooth.
How to paint over stained varnished furniture step 1.