What situation would you recommend using lacquer vs wax? Thank you!

I have painted several pieces first one with a good quality paint brush. Next with Annie's brush. Annie's brush was exceptional. No paint lines and very smooth. I also used a laquior and it turned out amazing...

Previous owner put polyurethane over the stained cabinets, must I sand before applying the chaulk paint? Thank you!

Can I use your CHALK PAINT and WAX on veneer fronted kitchen cabinets. If so do I need any special preparation.

Robert Hamon. Hello Annie. I make picture frames and do picture framing and have been for some 48 years. rh Framing. I want to xpand into interior decorating and plan to use your paints. I've already experimented and the results are great. I'm starting on my own 1910 Edwardian house and will let you know how I get on. Cheers for now.

Experimenting with dry brush and wash technique, in an effort to maintain the grain in the wood, but give it a lighter look. It seems like the white wax took off the wash of paint color....or is it my imagination? I dry brushed the piece a second time (paris grey), and it seems to have happened again. Am I doing something wrong? I lightly sanded to start and waited 24 hrs before waxing.

Please can you help! I painted 2 old chairs with Annie Sloan chalk paint and was delighted with the outcome. The chairs had been previously varnished I presume so I just sanded lightly prior to painting. The chairs were decorative and only sat on at Christmas when we needed extra seating. The paint has completely lifted now and is flaking in large strips. I want to re-do them but want to avoid this happening again. I buffed them with wax after painting and as far as I am aware, followed all the advice. I have since bought the Annie Sloan Wax and dedicated brush in readiness for my next attempt. I am keen to do my kitchen window ledges too but they are oak and may have stain or varnish so I really need advice please before I start either project. Thanks in anticipation!, Lisa

I want to paint and wax my front house door. Will it be able to be painted over at a later date if I use wax or should I use polyurethane or something else to protect to look ahead to the future ?

Which is the best technique for hiding the wood grain in oak cabinets? And would wax vs. lacquer help to hide it as well? Thanks!

Janet Clark
Is it possible to paint cupboards with chalk paint that have a 2 pac finish?

A previous owner put varnish on our cupboards. Is it possible for chalk paint to sink into that surface sufficiently?

Hi do you sand the paint before putting the wax on?

Hi I have 1980s type gloss mdf cabinets. I have sanded down with 120grit sander but the Paint i bought just runs straight off it. Any advice please about preprepping cupboards. I bought ronseals cupboard chalk paint. Iv now come across annie sloan. Is there a difference in quality if i purchased some sloan paint would i need to do sanding or any other preprepping given my cupboards are glossy type. I am not diy-er and out of my depth If i could replace the cabinet doors in a cost effective way i would but.... Selling the place so trying to make it look presentable Thanks

Is the chalk paint suitable for kitchen cupboards made of MDF? The old laminate covering is peeling off and was thinking to take it all off and paint them but not sure what the finish would look like.

I'm extremely frustrated. I want to love the Lacquer so bad but it has ruined any project it has touched. I have ran it through a paint sprayer, rolled it, and even brushed it (with a quality brush that wasn't cheap). It leaves a complete white film over the entire project, flakes off, and shows every roller/brush/spray mark. And before anyone says that I put too much on, I've tried it very thin to very thick and it's all the same. What am I doing wrong? Most recently I wanted to use it on a night stand and had to repaint over the whole thing to cover the lacquer. HELP

If you use a flat finish laquer it almost always happens since there is a flattening compound in it. It helps to be super super stirred.

Any advise?? I painted my cabinets in my kitchen and waxed 3 coats however if water from the sink gets on it it will leave water lines. I thought the wax was good enough? Am I doing something wrong?

We have a wooden worktop (no cabinet) in our kitchen which we've been oiling every year but it's looking pretty dire now. I know we can sand it and retreat but I was wondering if it's possible to paint then wax it. Just want something that I can wipe clean (we have a range so there's no worktop near that). Would this work?

My cabinets are not made of wood but partical board. Would you recommend me using Anne Sloan’s chalk paint? Would there be any special instructions or steps I would need to follow and do you think the paint would be durable for these type of cabinets?

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Hi there, I have badly scratched laminate kitchen cabinets and on a real tight budget. So I sanded them down to prepare for painting, and of course, some of the cracks revealed the mdf beneath the laminate...Can I still use the chalk paint over it? And I was thinking of using the craqueleur to "lessen" the cracks and then the lacquer after. Can I do that?

Hi guys.
really wanting to paint our kitchen door units. I think they have a vinyl wrap coating to give it the wood look. Can you recommend where to start and if the paint would work on top of that?

Thanks. Debbie.

I’m painting my kitchen cabinets Napoleonic Blue and put a coat of laqueur over the top with a brush however you can see lines in the paint. Do you have suggestions? Also the laqueur seems frothy or bubbly is this normal?

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I have painted several pieces first one with a good quality paint brush. Next with Annie's brush. Annie's brush was exceptional. No paint lines and very smooth. I also used a laquior and it turned out amazing... The bubbles are prolly from being shaken and not stirred... Laquior needs a good stir from the bottom to the top of the can.

We are hoping to paint our kitchen cabinets, but are wondering whether this is advisable in areas near the (gas) cooker? Are the paints flammable, or is there a fireproof one recommended for use in kitchens? We have a small kitchen, so the cabinets are all quite near the cooker! Thanks in advance for answering! We love your paints!

Thank you very much Hannah. Let's go!

I've painted kitchen chairs in Annie Sloan Chalk paint. I've done two coats and waxed once. It still feels very chalking and rough to touch. How do I get it to a more sheen/shiny finish so that it is smoother to touch please

I have a dining table I have painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint. Once I have applied the wax layer will this make the table heat resistant?

Would this paint/ wax finish be suitable for high traffic areas with small children. Or will it scuff easily and leave little fingerprints when heavily touched? Thank you!

Painting kitchen cabinets. When this chalk paint dries, does it dry with a smooth and level finish (before waxing) or will it have brush lines? if with brush lines, how to avoid it and get a smooth finish. I understand waxing and buffing will provide the sheen. Trying to avoid the brush lines.

I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets in grey. Do you have a grey paint that I can buy?
Lorraine

Hi,
We are looking to repaint our kitchen cabinets that have a golden oak color with gloss finish. Would you recommend a de-glosser or sanding?

Thankyou!

Can chalk paint be used on pressed board furniture? It has a laminate like coat on it.

Can chalk paint go over an oil based paint or do I need to prime first?

I hate my brick fireplace! It has like a clear coat of something that looks like it's turned to a slightly yellow tint. I hate it!! I want to paint it with a gray chalk paint. Can I do that and would I need to sand some of that clear stuff off? Also, would I wax it after I paint the brick? Do you even recommend chalk paint for brick?

Hello, I painted my kitchen cabinets and waxed with clear wax. I want the matt finish instead shine so my question is. If I was and clean with clean cloth do I leave it at this point and one coat of was is enough for kitchen cabinets? or do I apply another coat of was next day and clean with cloth again ? is the finish still will be matt or does the finish change with amount of wax coats applied? Or is it that the finish will look shiny after letting the wax sit for 24 hours? if I would leave just the one coat of wax to achieve the mat finish is that enough protection? Right now I can see some fingerprint marks or streaks from my cloth... is that going away longer the wax sits and set? or how can I prevent this>? thank you so much.

Hi. I spray repainted an ornate picture frame, then applied clear wax, and finally antiquing wax. Can I spray the wax finish with a light coat of poly sealer to increase durability? Im afraid the poly will just bead up. What if I wait 30 days for wax to cure, then apply the poly sealer? Thank you!

Hello, I have pine cabinets that are unpainted with a glossy finish. I am hoping to paint my cabinets light blue or light pink with chalk paint. What steps should I take? Do I need to sand? Thanks so much!

hello I have a built in cupboard at the bottom of my stairs which is currently in a dark polished wooded colour -- I would like to paint it a modern white - which paint would you recommend would be the best to cover this ?

I have golden oak cabinets I would like to paint. Golden oak is rather grainy and I like a smooth finish. Should I use a product to fill the grains or can I just apply the chalk paint?

Thanks for the reply to my touch-up question! We did just touch up a couple of spots where two stools had made marks against our chalk-painted island. It looks good after a few coats of the soft wax.

hi my name is Tamara. I just used your chalk paint for the first time. I had bad results. I called the store I got it from , they weren't much help. I painted a laminate box. I just bought it from the store. I did one coat waited 2 days painted 2nd coat. it cracked all over and it is pealing off. it scraped right off the whole side. can you not use this on laminate.

Do you have to buff each coat of wax or just the last coat

thank you

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We have so old discoloured tiles on the kitchen wall. Is it possible to use chalk paint on them? If so how do we go about it?
Deb

Hi! We have a kitchen island that we painted with Duck Egg chalk paint and then waxed with the soft wax. We now have had to clean off some scuff marks left from chairs. Can we touch-up with duck egg paint without worrying about whether existing wax will prevent the paint from adhering well?

hello! What is the protocol for the inside of kitchen cabinets? Thanks so much.