Refinishing Tips/Advice help please

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  1. jcap7452

    jcap7452 Member

    I painted with chalk paint and I used this for the primer. 902823F1-EFBB-4BAD-9D70-1FA4CEF67FA2.jpeg
     
  2. jcap7452

    jcap7452 Member

    Here’s one of the pieces. What do you guys think? Critiques? 4F34D6B0-A881-4FAA-86BD-61A7F508A37F.jpeg 4C835681-FDF3-4E47-9906-63D6E64CF997.jpeg BD685664-1A45-4695-A85C-258131BCE251.jpeg 448E2CEF-27C0-4D68-95A5-5C10B847D2B5.jpeg
     
  3. Peasnquiet

    Peasnquiet Well-Known Member

    I am not sure why there are streaks - Could be the combo of the primer and chalk paint perhaps. Let us see it if you end of glazing! I know how much work this stuff is! I like the blue on the blue and white - not clear on the white - are you going to paint that blue as well? Very pretty blue color!
     
  4. jcap7452

    jcap7452 Member

    Thank you!
    I put antique wax on the white part that’s why it is streaky.
     
  5. jcap7452

    jcap7452 Member

    This question is for the nightstand. I am applying the topcoat Minwax Polycrylic and for some reason I see so much dust when applying!!! I don’t have any fans on or windows open and I wipe it down with a tack cloth before applying. It drives me crazy! I end up sanding, repainting, sanding and reapplying the topcoat, it’s insane!
     
  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Besure NOT to stir the Polycrylic and when the first coat dries do not use sandpaper that is what causes the problem. I use torn brown paper bags works like 1000 grit sandpaper. Then a another coat, the bags and recoat. Tiny air bubbles will occur if the Polycrylic is shaken or stirred.
    greg
     
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  7. Roshan Ko

    Roshan Ko Well-Known Member

    Hi Jcap

    any more updates on how this progressed?
     
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