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