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