To say I was smitten is an understatement! I was so pleased with the results and it looks very high end for a fraction of the cost. If you mess up it's ok, dark wax is forgiving and as long as you added the clear wax before the dark wax you can simply take it off with a little bit of clear wax! □ I only did 2 coats of the dark wax and I finally achieved the look I was going for. I simply added the dark wax and immediately rubbed it off with an old rag until I was happy with the look. There is not set in stone process for this part. This is easiest done working in sections.įinally, you will want to add your dark wax. So make sure to give the chandelier a nice coat of clear wax. If you aren't adding clear wax before the dark wax you can't fix it if you mess up. Next, you will want to add your clear wax. The magic starts to happen after the second coat! Don't be alarmed if after the first coat you feel like you have ruined your fixture. Make sure to cover the chandelier completely as well as the chain and the ceiling plate. Chalk paint tries very quickly but I made sure to give about an hour between my 2 coats. The last thing you want is for the bristles to come off into your paint! It is also very important to note that you will need to have a good quality chalk paint brush. This spray holds 12 ounces of paint and comes in 16 colors. Krylon makes a spray version of their Chalky Finish Paint that’s a great fit for small projects. Spray chalk paint is convenient and ensures no brush marks will be left behind. I went with Annie Sloan because I have used it in the past and wanted the specific Paris Grey color. Keep In Mind: The 12 ounce can does not have a lot of product for large projects. I have also hear great things about the Rust-Oleum chalk paint, but I have personally never used it. I got my Annie Sloan paint from a local store, but you can order it online. You know that Restoration Hardware look for a fraction of the cost! □ Please note that I wasn't able to take pictures of the process, my hands were a mess and I didn't want to risk messing up my good camera.įirst you will need to gather your supplies. Before we dive in, let's take a look at a quick little before and after! As you can see the chandelier wasn't necessarily old, it was just outdated and didn't match my home, or the look I was going for.
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