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All Posts, Painting, Re-Purposing Furniture, Tips · August 12, 2019

White Wax Tutorial for Chalk Paint

Our White Wax Tutorial for Chalk Paintgoes over all the tips to creating beautiful pieces of furniture. We also talk about if you can use white wax on regular paint and we also talk about dark wax as an option too. Let’s dive in and help you decide what’s best for your next piece.

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White Wax Tutorial for Chalk Paint

White wax is a good way to tone down a paint color and make a piece look softer. Here I used white wax to create a weathered wood look. To start the process of getting this grey weathered wood look. You will want to start with a white base. This can be chalk paint or regular paint at this point.

 

 

How to apply a dry brush technique for a weathered wood look.

Use a grey chalk paint and start by applying the dry brush technique. To do this, just dip the tip of your brush into the paint and then dab it off so the brush is fairly dry. Now start brushing on in layers to get the look you want. You can always lightly sand some of the grey off if you apply to much paint. Finish your piece with white wax or even dark wax at this point. Each brand has their own consistency to their wax so let me speak about Dixie belle paint company for this post as this is the brand I use the most. They have a smooth creamy wax, that doesn’t need a clear wax applied first. You don’t need to thin down their wax like you would do for Annie Sloan Wax.

Can you use wax on regular paint?

You can use white wax and any other colored or dark wax on regular paint but I have found the dry time to take a super long time so I use a poly acrylic spray by Krylon to seal the wax to prevent it from coming off and then the piece is dry and ready to go much faster than not using it.

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How long do you let Dixie Belle paint dry before waxing?

I wait till it is completely dry and this will vary depending on your climate. I use a blow dryer to speed up the dry time so I can get to applying my wax faster.

Should you sand chalk paint before waxing?

I think it’s personal preference. I typically sand after my wax is applied but that is just how I roll.

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Clear wax just helps you get that extra protection and a little shine without altering the color. But white wax allows to add a bit of color to your piece.

Do you have to apply clear wax before dark wax?

Again this depends on the brand. When Using Dixie Belle wax It is smooth and creamy so you don’t need to add a clear wax.

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How long do you let clear wax dry before applying dark wax?

Wait 24 hours to apply your dark wax over clear wax but honestly I cheat and do it right away. You may get a different look by rushing the process.

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How many coats of wax do you need on chalk paint?

I typically apply one layer of wax. That is usually all that is needed.

How do you apply dark wax over clear wax?

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Can I use wax over Polycrylic?

This question is the same as how to use wax over regular paint. It does work but it will take longer to dry.

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  1. Arlene says

    September 29, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    Hi I’m going to try and update a small dresser. I would like to give it a shabby chic look. The dresser is already white. Can I just sand the edges a little and put some sort of wax on it?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      October 4, 2021 at 9:26 am

      yes that would be the easiest way to shabby chic a piece of furniture. U go girl!

      Reply
  2. Izelle says

    July 11, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    Hi, Rhonda. I painted a wardrobe yellow. It’s too bright. I want to lighten/soften the finish.
    1. Will white glaze help with this? Or should I do something different? (like use a lighter yellow chalk paint.)
    2.Also can I seal it before applying the glaze?
    3. When should I sand it, before applying the clear sealer or after?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      July 12, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Yes white glaze will help soften the color. My rule of thumb is if the color isn’t perfect, repaint! You can also try sanding to lighten the color if you have white underneath. I do suggest sticking to chalk paint when painting because it is easy to paint over unlike other paints you have to sand before painting over.

      Reply
  3. Vicki Schubert says

    June 17, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Can you apply white wax over stain that’s sealed with polycrylic?

    Reply
  4. Peggy says

    November 16, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    Hi, can I just use white wax on an antique mahogany chest of drawers to give it an updated look and cover flaws?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      November 17, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Yes that would look great!

      Reply
  5. Krissey Stilley says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Can you use white wax after bleaching wood? Does it turn the bleached wood white? I have a dark brown antique side table I plan to sand down and bleach, does it need clear or white wax?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 14, 2020 at 8:41 am

      Yes you can. You can add a light amount of wax onto the rag and keep rubbing until you get the desired look and add more wax for more white. If it is a high use spot I would add a clear wax, but a white wax is not a must unless you want more white in the details.

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth ColΓ³n says

    July 10, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    I painted a desk and chair using white chalk paint. Should I wax it with clear wax or white wax?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      July 13, 2020 at 9:46 am

      I would just do a clear wax for the sealer.

      Reply
  7. Susan says

    July 4, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Rhonda, I just finished the first coat using chalk paint on my table and chairs. I wanted them to be and look GRAY. The color looks white with a gray tint. Not happy. Can I purchase another can of darker gray chalk paint to be the second coat? I don’t want to have to do 2 coats of the darker gray. Is there something else that would darken it up?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      July 6, 2020 at 10:16 am

      I’d personally purchase the dark gray you’re really wanting. If you want to darken up any piece I would use a dark wax. But it gives it a “muddy” look. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  8. Laurie M says

    July 1, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Can I use a white wax over a IOD transfer?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      July 2, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  9. Robyn Mislevy says

    June 4, 2020 at 8:26 am

    What if I wanted to do the reverse? I have a dark almost black coffee table and I would like to lighten it up, ever so slightly. Could I use a white wax to obtain this? Or would it require paint?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      June 4, 2020 at 8:58 am

      A white wax isn’t going to necessarily lighten it, it just adds a layer of white as if antiqued in a way. If it’s not a chalk paint finish on your piece of furniture, the white wax may leave a sticky feeling behind.

      Reply
  10. Cyndy Murphy says

    March 6, 2020 at 7:41 am

    I just painted a few tables with a blue chalk paint and want to do some white wax on the edges. Do I then need to use a clear wax to protect the entire thing?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      March 6, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Hello! You should be fine with just doing your white wax once it’s all dry. But if you do want a little extra protection you could spray a non yellowing polycyrlic, but it isn’t necessary.
      Best
      Rhonda

      Reply
  11. Donna C says

    September 2, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    We just painted a Buffett with chalk paint and it’s more brighter then I expected. Will the wax tone it down?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 2, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      Yes. If you use a dark wax be sure to use a clear wax underneath it. If you use a white wax it’s going to lighten the paint color quite a bit.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 22, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        Hi, I painted a sideboard with white chalk paint and it turned out way too bright of a white. What should I do to tone it down and not make it not so bright? Thank you.

        Reply
        • Rhonda Hallstrom says

          March 25, 2021 at 10:10 am

          It depends on the look if you want. If you want an antique look you could use a dark wax or grunge glaze. But if you want it a solid color you’ll just have to use a different white.

          Reply
  12. Kim says

    August 16, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    I think this turned out perfect πŸ’—

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      August 16, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks so much Kim!

      Reply
  13. Tammi says

    August 12, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    Ok Rhonda I am going to tackle an armoire and do a white chalk paint with a grey wax like you did the headboard …. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      August 13, 2019 at 8:27 am

      Tammi that is going to be gorgeous!! If you have any questions let me know. Send me after pictures over Instagram, I would love to see the results!
      Best
      Rhonda

      Reply

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