10 Don'ts with Chalk Paint: Chalk Paint 101 Questions and Answers: Episode 9

[@tonyefc8423]

I like the fact that you dont "waffle on", just to fill minutes. You just give us the hard facts, in a clear and concise way. Great presenting.

[@KJ_nyc]

Thank you for mentioning CURING time. Most people don't talk about it because it requires patience, and most people don't have that. Many paint manufacturers don't mention curing time anywhere, and each paint seems to have a different time (not to mention local climate). They NEVER want to discourage the customer from buying. I find that if you don't respect cure time, strange and ugly things can happen. Also, priming: what an important step towards a successful outcome that few want to talk about. Most people are lazy and want to skip that step. A lot of people hate the word SANDING. The art of sanding well should never be overlooked or dismissed. You are a superb content provider, and a very talented artist. Thank you sharing.

[@ladylilo6044]

#6 needed to hear...I have ZERO creativity and am new to Chalk paint...please say a prayer for me...ty for all these tips!!❤

[@sandeerawson1248]

@@ladylilo6044 I’m new to chalk paint too working on my second project. These tips are so helpful, right!?

[@frankcicero4444]

Hi Christina, I have watched hundreds of videos and nobody explains things better then you . Nobody has your simplicity of visual tutoring like you do . Nobody has your warm voice and flair of the flow. My project will be my living room floor that is 99 years old coming to the conclusion that the best way to renew this floor is to chalk paint it using a blend method of two colors . As you said if you screw up you can always repaint it .

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support to my channel, greatly appreciated! That's amazing a 99 year old floor!! ❤️🙏🎨

[@fionaross3495]

I really appreciate your advice and your creativity

[@MysticRose24]

You have such a calming voice. I have a sold dark wood chest of drawers that I want to paint. After cleaning it thoroughly do you suggest I sand it lightly before priming?

[@spacesentinels]

As a teacher of 33 years, you are an AWESOME instructor. Thank You

[@2centsuncensored672]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏾 ❤️ lol I look at educators as service members of our 🌎 Seriously, thank you for your 33 yrs of changing the world

[@jorgepozzi56]

Hi! Now I m on my first steps in furniture make over but I have to tell you something: I like a lot when you re smiling to the camera, and i think You are Soooo cute, Jorge from Spain, Menorca

[@autumn7031]

Good tips! Fantastic idea on damp brush with chalk paint! One thing I've found true and learned from a designer is to never shake paint, Especially chalk paint. She recommends you store upside down and always keep sealed as you do, but also I turn them on the side and roll them back and forth to get a good stir. Shaking paint causes bubbles in the paint which is not good for pure color transfer when painting.

[@DeborahDupre]

I love your presentation professionalism. Thank you for your skilled pleasant voice, articulation, calm, and mature mannerisms. Your style places you above 95% of others offering chalk paint learning opportunities.

[@cherylmoyle2685]

First time I have seen EVERYTHING I needed to know in one video - THANK YOU! - fellow BC lady!!! I have watched tons of videos on chalk paint with Annie Sloan herself, ("on no, you don't need to prime" - really, Annie??)and lots of other videos from ladies in the painting world - and have finished alot of furniture myself, sanding, stripping, swearing - yes swearing - and staining. Having finally pried open a can of chalk paint for the first time, I painted one coat on my beautiful vintage drop leaf storage table, found bleed through so now I've sanded and primed - waiting for it to dry for a day or so, then, armed with my spray bottle and new brush, I will be re-watching your video and attempting to finish my table! Thank you!!!! Soooo helpful!

[@dorothylee9857]

Same here!

[@Gg23beme]

Oak is a hard one. Because the oily knots come through. Best to prime oak furniture for sure. Chalk paint will not cover it and it bleeds through. So I’d like to know if a good primer as well

[@christinevanzandbergen4870]

This tutorial was as close to perfect as you could get. No nonsense, the don'ts and the why. Plain and simple. I love videos that get straight to the point without all the extra fluff. I am tackling two wingback chairs; this will be my first furniture paint project. Sure, I could have started with something small, but I'm a go-big or stay-home kind of lady, so let the painting begin. Worse case, there is an upholstery shop just a few clicks away. lol

[@janetpattison8474]

Excellent presentation! A couple points I want to remember are: Don’t mix tap water in the paint. Don’t wax b4 painting & more. I love the fact that you stress that if you don’t like the end product, the color of the paint, or whatever, it’s no big deal ....it can be done over. thanks for that!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Janet!! Glad you liked it!!! Thanks so much for your support greatly appreciated!! ❤️🎨🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lotlot]

So don’t thin with it but it’s ok to use tap water when blending?

[@dorothylee9857]

Yes that was tip number six that was one of my favorites, A big yay! and not sticking a dry brush directly into The chalk paint. I’m redoing a table to use in my office for my desk and my first time I ever do anything like this so like someone else said I learned everything we needed video❤️

[@maggiebarese6191]

I just did that. was so happy to start painting my vintage vanity and now i am disappointed.. its way too bleh light grey with cream under. then i added of all things dark wax and now it looks like it was soaked in tea :-( i had to walk away

[@PaulaFisher-c4g]

What type of water…if not tap?

[@beachbaby3203]

Omg! The water in chalk paint point was spot on! I did that and it smelled like old clothes!!!! I couldn’t figure out why but now I know! Thanks!!!

[@EmilyAllanPoe]

I have what I call “decor anxiety.” I want to love decorating and home projects, but I just find everything overwhelming. I got the itch to try again and found your video. Your voice is so calming and the tips sound helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@donnawilkes8954]

Love this series. Practical, clear and concise.

[@janicebradford9780]

Thank you for sharing. I am at the right place. I’m realizing I don’t know very much about refinishing furniture. I now know where to find the answers. I’m so happy to find your videos.

[@lescreationsdanna]

Bonjour, Je regarde vos vidéos sur la peinture à la craie et je voulais savoir avec quoi vous protegiez vos meubles une fois finis. Mettez vous un vernis sur votre peinture à la craie ? Et si oui, lequel ? Merci pour toutes ces vidéos. Bonne journée Anna

[@JennieZ42]

#8 THANK YOU. I understand that many people are trying to sell the brands or are very brand loyal but this is the first video that says flat out "mix and match!" I'm new to this so I'm watching lots of videos trying to figure out what brands and colors to choose. I also would like to know how well top coats and different finishes mix across brands. off to watch more of your channel!

[@gailremp8389]

Wow. So much obvious logical stuff. But people want to do things cheap and dirty and fast. And they don't understand why what they end up with looks cheap and dirty. So thank you very much for these very insightful comments. I do appreciate them. Gail in Central Florida. March 24, 2021.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you!! I hope you enjoy today's tutorial this morning! ❤️🎨🙏

[@joasiadornick242]

Thanks for having a nice soothing voice and being professional and not trying to instruct while talking about yourself or kids running thru and all that other jazz. That stuff drives me nuts. Great tips and definitely subscribing 💖

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🎨🙏

[@MoniqueCunninghamobm]

I love this video. I wish I had watched it *before* I started chalk painting some oak kitchen cabinets that had pretty good coat of varnish on them. I've painted all of them with one coat of Annie Sloan Chalk paint original white. A few of the drawers I have painted a second time. But they still end of looking distressed and not super white. I'm thinking about doing sanding the cabinets down, applying primer to all of them and the then painting the last coat. I will say, adding water to the paint does help a lot. I think my first coat was too thick. Do you think adding the primer and sanding will help?

[@sidmac50]

I have been interested in redoing furniture for quite some time now, but have never worked with chalk paint. I saw this video and I think you may have just saved me from a lot of heartache! Thank you so much. I have been to B.C. and just loved it there. My sisters and I had a sisters vacation to Victoria and just really enjoyed it.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Glad it was helpful! We are looking forward to the move to there! Thank you!!! I hope you enjoy today's new video!! ❤️🙏🎨

[@lucybirdsong8632]

I love going back to some of your old videos. It’s always beneficial.

[@AuntDu310]

Wonderful Q&A Christina!! Everyone needs to know the don'ts before we dip the brush 😁 Thank you for sharing your knowledge ♡

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Nikki!!! Thanks as always!! See you this Saturday!!!! 🎨🙏❤️

[@annav.183]

Thank you very much for your recommendations!You have an excellent style to speak nad your voice is so smooth and sweet !! I'm watching you from Greece.The world is so small indeed!

[@mrodriguez1953]

oh my God im just amazed by your ideas to all the DIY that you do i just suscribed to your channel recentely im in miami florida been retired the past two years and lots of ideas of my own but now you took me to the next level thank you so much for sharing all you diy thank mariela

[@cessna101]

You certainly have put my mind at ease. I have several pieces of older furniture that I want to chalk paint but have actually been too anxious to begin, thinking they may be ruined or the colors will not be as I had hoped. I can redo them! Such practical, good tips and even your voice is soothing. I compare this new undertaking to trying computers over 20 yrs ago, thinking I would break the machine or wipe all good work away. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you, Christina. I just subscribed & I see a big light at the end of the tunnel.

[@TheFiown]

Can I use this on wall panelling ( new ) I'm so tired of commercial paint that here in France is about 75 euros for 2,5 litres that need sometimes three coats, it makes painting really expensive. Primer paint is just as expensive and I have a horrible memory of that. One year with a friend we took apart her dated oak kitchen, scrubbed it, sanded it, primed it, rubbed it down each time then gave it more than two coats and it just chipped and rubbed at once, not to mention bubbles as if we were painting on oil. If I had know chalk paint then it would have helped. I've not seen it used on walls yet ?

[@PS-bs8oe]

They ve got chalkpaint at Action for 5 euros a pot

[@salvagedbykscott]

I'm so terrible for "can care". I know better but I still make the same mistakes over and over again. Thank you for laying down the law!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hey Katie! I am coming to you to learn my top 10 don’ts with my spray gun!!! 🤣Lol I can’t wait try it on a piece!!! Looking forward to seeing your new video this Saturday. Ps I am burning the midnight oil tomorrow night! Feel free to DM if you need help staying awake!!! 🤗 🎨🙏❤️

[@nilviavogel8914]

Hi Christina! I love your videos, particularly this one, because I'm gonna start a small project and I was not sure whether I could mix different colors. I know the best I can do is to marathon all your videos on that! Starting now 🤩 Thanks a lot!

[@aprildegele1510]

I've never used chalk paint, but I will soon. All of these tips are very useful for someone just starting and I'm glad I watched before starting my project. As an acrylic artist, I'm all about the water bottle! Nothing more useful. Curing is also important for everything from acrylic to oils to wall paint. Just let it sit and acclimate and cure and I've been much happier with projects. #6 is awesome! Don't be afraid! It's just paint and a little bit of time. And if you're creative, you can always make something work, even if it's a re-do. I can't tell you how many canvases I've covered with gesso and started all over, whether acrylic or oil. Question: I understand you can mix chalk paints, but can you adjust tints and tones with acrylic paint? Heavy pigmented acrylic paint shouldn't thin it significantly, especially if you're toning.

[@shellc6743]

I live in the Interior and I am about to start my first project ... I appreciate your videos. Thank You.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much!!!! Give it a whirl!!! I have new tutorial out today, I hope you enjoy it! ❤️🎨🙏

[@glittermama]

Thanks for this info. I've painted over wax and nothing happened. Good to know it can be a problem. Question: Do you paint your walls with chalk paint? Do you wax over it?

[@robinbarlowlifecoach]

This was so very helpful! I’m doing my first chalk paint project. I’ve watched video after video to gain knowledge and confidence. Here we goooo!

[@julieholcombe7422]

I just found this...and thank goodness I did! I am about to do my very first chalk paint project on an antique Hoosier cabinet that belonged to my mother. It has several coats of paint and I have been advised that stripping it will most likely be a much bigger job than I originally thought. I think these tips will help tremendously!

[@dianefontaine8918]

You are the MASTER of chalk paint. Thanks again for all the great advice 👍👍🖐😎☀️🎨😘❤️❤️

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Diane!!! Thank you so much for your kind words😊🤗🎨🙏❤️

[@sjredwood]

Always a good idea to moisten a brush before beginning any paint project with latex (water-based) paint. It will make clean up so much easier. Think about it: if you dip a dry brush into paint you are essentially painting the bristles themselves!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Sara!! Great point! Thanks! ❤️🎨🙏

[@judymiller5154]

never thought of that, but totally makes sense! thanks

[@sherrigreene1798]

I am so HAPPY I found you. I love your posts/blogs/content. You are a great teacher. Thank you for being you!

[@paulinelowrey4089]

Thank you Christine I am about to try my first chalk paint project. bedroom furniture

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

You can do it!❤️🎨🙏. I hope you enjoy my new video out today!❤️

[@debralunnen3378]

Thank you ! You do beautiful work ! I’m am changing my colors in our home ! What should do when chalk paint OVER WAXED FUNITURE ? All Annie Slone products. Anything to prep THOESE waxed pieces ?

[@6821hominy]

I am going to chalk paint my 1st piece of furniture. Thank you so much for all the great tips! I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@darlenebaldwin1398]

Happy to have found you! 😊 🇨🇦 Hope all is well in your neck of the woods…British Columbia is in such a state of chaos! Take care! 😊💖

[@kennethsnow740]

great program. I'm a beginner and have 2 questions: how do I remove the clear wax sealant when I repaint my project? How do I clean my brushes?

[@maricotodiz4475]

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[@andreacompton6564]

I must tell you I watched your post on washing furniture you did an old oak dining table and washed rubbed and ragged and the water spray bottle was a good save as I'm painting in south Africa and tge paint dries super fast you made my day and got the task done an excellent totorial well done you rock and don't stop your the bomb xxxx

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy today’s new video 🎨🙏❤️

[@marilynneal9302]

Thankyou. Could you demonstrate how you clean wax brushes after use. 🌻

[@fayb5435]

Hey Christina, thank you for all these tips. I often wonder about some if these scenarios. Now I know.. Great tips!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Great idea!❤️🎨🙏

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you!!🎨❤️🙏

[@tonyefc8423]

Extremely informative video, and extremely pleasing on the eye. Thanks for posting.

[@christownsend9550]

Thank you for this especially number 4, always use a damp brush, game changer. !

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much Chris 🙏 I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback and support 💙🤗

[@ED80s]

Yes thanks for that tip. I always start w a dry brush. Good to know!!

[@PoliticalJunky101]

Thanks so much! I learned something new. I did not know to turn over the paint can before using. You are so good at explaining things!

[@MrLiamCoppin]

Hi Christina, what if you used distilled water to add to the paint tin, would that eliminate the long term bacteria?

[@lindalettman624]

Oh my goodness. Just started a vintage bed and now I don’t feel guilty about not liking it! I’m going to redo it!

[@veragailfaircloth117]

I worked a lot with Chalk paint. So I started making my own chalk paint and have had great success.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

That is fantastic!!! How are you making your chalk paint? I would love to learn to make my own!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@veragailfaircloth117]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom they have several different recipe on youtube that you can choose from you can pick one that will work for you as for color I usually make my own with acrylic paint but it basically goes back to you just feel it out and what works for you. I still use the wax dark as well as light depending on what ever color I'm with !!! I have a little Botique in an antique mall and buy and sell furniture as well as everything else. So I find making my chalk paint cut's the cost, so I can still make money with out over pricing.

[@MsLbriley]

Oh my goodness, be still my ❤️ where have you been all my life lol I just love you! My pieces have ok but I’ve been doing it all wrong. Thank you so much ! Can’t wait to see all of your videos. Great advice! So glad I finally found you !

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Sounds like great advice! Thank you! I’m gearing up for my first project -4 poster bed.

[@AutoDiva68]

I'm also doing a bed, big solid headboard and footboard. Good luck!

[@lindakent5853]

How did it turn out. Any tips. Want to do mine as well.

[@tarheelfans98]

Thank you for the tips! I’m new at this and bit intimidated but I am finding myself gaining confidence.

[@christykriney3545]

This was a great presentation thank you! I am painting a marble fireplace with chalk paint. On the second coat I used a roller. It shows. Do you recommend doing another coat on top with a wet brush as you say here or lightly sand first?

[@ginamccracken5380]

I am a mixed media contemporary abstract artist and in my studio I use a little trick with my acrylic paints to get them to flow better. In my misting spray bottle and secondary rinse bucket I add a few drops of glycerin to my water. Why? Because glycerin makes water more wet or more slick, if that makes sense. So, I tried it one day when I was going to paint an end table with chalk paint. I added a few drops of glycerin to my misting bottle. There was a big difference in paint flow and the paint application was much smoother. Hope this helps. 😊 Note: A few drops goes a long. For a large misting bottle like the type hair stylist use, 4 to 5 drops of glycerin is all you would add.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Gina!!! thank you! This is a great tip!!!!! I have to try this! where do you get the glycerin? I have seen glycerin in the pharmacy, is this the same one? Many thanks for this tip!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@ginamccracken5380]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom Yes ma'am it indeed is. Your local Walmart and grocery store should carry it too. 😊

[@josecloete3740]

Thank you for another great informative video. You explain things so well - great tip re buying smaller sample sizes of the not so neutral colours. I'm itching to try using corals and pinks next. Cheers from Sunny Coast - Down Under.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much José for your thoughtful comment and feedback 🙏💙 I really appreciate your kind words and support 🤗💙💙

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Very helpful guide. About to start my first chalk paint project, a small book case. I hadn't planned on priming but I will now. Considering temperature and drying time, I will paint inside the house and not in the garage.

[@suzanhaynes7616]

Love these Q&A’s. Learnt a lot watching them as I’m fairly new to up cycling. Thankyou from the UK Christina.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much Susan 🙏💙 I really appreciate your thoughtful comment and support 🤗💙

[@patriciakelly69]

Thank you . I haven’t used chalk paint but I’m going to give it a go. Xx

[@louiseporter7714]

Thank you so much, Christina! Always informative! Love your channel.

[@janairlanda]

Hi Annie, I got this desk with drawers from a charity shop and will paint it with white and pink for my daughter. Thank you for the amazing tips! I feel more confident after watching this video! Hopefully, I will succeed🤞😊

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Wonderful! Have fun with it!!!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@MaryOKC]

Wow! I am so glad I found your channel and subscribed. You gave me permission to repaint. LOL! 😆 I painted an old secretary desk white and I want to antique it but I’m afraid I’ll mess it up ... mostly because I’m so detailed oriented and I don’t have to be with these paint techniques ... so now I can antique and if I don’t like it I can repaint it. .. who knew that!? 😉

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Mary!!! Welcome to my channel! So happy to hear that are inspired to paint!! Give it a try you can do it!!! See you this Saturday!! 🎨🙏❤️

[@shellydehart8217]

Ur information was absolutely great. U informed hope many things in regards to chalk paint. I knew about the spray bottle but had no idea about adding water to it from ur tap. Great info. By the way has anyone ever told u that u have a very nice voice. It’s very soothing. Many thanks 😊👍

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Shelly!! So nice of you! Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for your support to my channel!! ❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏

[@stephenwilliams1269]

A most enjoyable anD wonderfully executed presentation Thank you. I have just got into chalk painting as a hobby so your tips were invaluable. I have subscribed as I need to watch the series from the beginning. Best wishes from London UK.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Stephen!! Welcome to my channel!! So glad you subscribed! I have my previous videos on playlists sorted by techniques which may help you to start out with!! If you have questions please reach out! Thanks again for your support to my channel! 🇬🇧🇨🇦❤️🎨🙏

[@kathyhelmold7358]

Awesome tips!! I’m thinking about trying my hand at doing a re-do on my buffet. Wish me luck🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@coppersundae]

Thanks for #6. Just lifted a great amount of self doubt off my shoulder.

[@brendaturner9733]

Thank you for your helpful tips I will try I have been collecting all the information before I try painting with the chalk paint very helpful👍

[@lindalary7760]

Love your videos. So helpful. 👏👏👏👏

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Linda!! Glad you like them! ❤️🎨🙏

[@Shannybird1]

Hi Christina, writing to you from the other side of Canada (NS)! Thank you for those fantastic tips. I have a couple of questions: 1) What is the best way to store my brush between coats - taking into consideration that I sometimes (o.k. Often) get distracted with other things in between! 2) What is the best way to clean my brushes? I have two Annie Sloan brushes (1 for paint and 1 for wax). Cheers, Shannon

[@barbaratruscott3972]

Thank you Christina. Love watching your videos and learning from you - also live in BC where the weather can be extreme 😊 I have been having fun with furniture, but would like to do a wall. A vintage Paris wall. I’ve noticed a beautiful wall in the back ground of some of your finished projects. Did you paint your wall , and if so , do you have a video of the project? Thanks again for you fun and informative videos. You rock 🤗

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much Barbra 🙏💙 for your kind comment and cheers to my BC neighbour 🤗 I plan to make a few mire tutorials on how to create fun wall textures ( plaster layering ) I love old world looks and o know what your thinking . This was my first wall paint tutorial and wanted to see if subscribers had value to it so your feedback really helps 🙏💙🎨

[@kathrynkirkpatrick1499]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom loved your tips thx much question..why does chalk paint dry to such a pale almost there when dry brushed

[@marispangenberg1097]

I have had endless problems with painting on the clear sealant of Annie Sloan..takes off my paint even after leaving paint to dry for days!! Moved on to tjhoko paint

[@indiesindie1984]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on painting surfaces with chalk paint. Your presentation was methodical and to the point. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

[@lindamclaughlin2274]

I’m so happy I stumbled upon you! I love your videos! I need to ask, I bought a second hand dining room set and the chairs have a rattan back, would it look good if I painted it? I want to chalk paint the whole set but I’m wondering about the rattan.

[@pamelamarley8566]

Love your podcast

[@lucihedley5568]

Thanks for that. I am a beginer and live in rural Queensland. And guess what I knew all of your tips. Thank you, it was so reassuring to not only think I'am on the right track but to actually know it. The only thing is A.S Chalk paint is very hard to get out here. I have had to travel to Brisbane to buy some, postage is prohibitive, so I wait until I have to go down there. Last trip I even bought an expensive wax brush and it disappeared on me and didn't come home with me. Upset me no end. stay safe

[@dianeraabe8801]

This was very helpful, thank you. I’m about to start my first attempt with my baby dresser.

[@lktope]

Love the bust behind you. Where did you get it and did you patina it with chalk paint?

[@cprwarrior2440]

Thank you Christina! Another informative show!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and support 🙏💙💙

[@zitabraun1176]

Well, I have already done two things wrong. that explains why my paint crackled. It was the sudden heat wave we got. I was dipping my brush right into the can. I won't do that anymore.

[@marley1392]

💐Hello Christina... Great Video, I really appreciate these videos because their are many things you are telling us that I had to learn the hard way and it can be quite frustrating to say the least.... I have a few questions: Have you ever used liming wax on any of your projects? If you have, can you use two paints and then use the liming wax? Let me kind of explain what I am doing. My colors in my home will be Black, Antique White or Beige with accents of Red, I purchased a Gorgeous China Cabinet and my thinking was to color it first (after the primer of course), a red then paint over that in black, sand it around the edges to let a little of the red come through and then finally, use the liming wax and lastly do a wax or polyurethane.. I hope I am explaining this in a way that you can picture what I am thinking about doing. Mostly, I just want to know if using red under the black is going too far? Or, Should I use the Antique White in place of the red and just use accents of red in my decor or Visa Versa, go with red and use Antique White as an accent? Our home that my husband is building is a Cabin done in Pine and our roof is a brighter red. I am also thinking of just painting it black and using the liming wax only. What to do, right.... I thank you for letting us ask you these painting and decor questions, it will help so much! By the way, I am 65 and this is my very first home that we saved for and it will be paid for in full, so everything I am doing is very important to me and I want it to look really nice and cozy.... 🌺Blessings to You Christina.... Your Friend, Marley

[@kimberlydrake8654]

Hi Just a fellow fan😊 I just want to jump in and mention wax is always last... you should not add poly after traditional waxes... I’ve heard Liming wax may be different.. check instructions... Good Luck with your new home... sounds amazing😊🌟

[@marley1392]

@@kimberlydrake8654 💐 Hi Kimberly.... The waxing part is a question I thought of after I had already sent the message so thank you for bringing that to my attention. I watched a video of the liming process but I could not remember if the woman waxed after liming or used polyurethane.... Thank you Kimberly, it is so nice to meet you here online and I really appreciate your input on this project.... 🌺 Have an Awesome Day! Marley

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

It’s so cool to see everyone helping each other out!!!! 🎨🙏❤️

[@lindawilliamsharris4956]

Thanks sooooo much!!!! You have been most helpful.. Very new to painting.. And I am loving it.. It is so peaceful and takes a lot of patience 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@rebeccakoski5759]

Thank you for the 101's. So very concise and helpful. You are wonderful !!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Rebe!!! Glad it was helpful! ❤️🎨🙏

[@maxinehawes]

Oooh Thank you So much.I dint know I had to wax again after six months also twice I add tap water 💦 in the container of paint a couple other mistakes but been fixed.. And all your Tips.. Thank you again you are amazing 😉

[@coachcrystalcrabill9180]

I love your projects! Do you have to rewax them all every few months? I’ve heard a few times that the wax only lasts short term. Thx.

[@hownwen]

Good question

[@Annie261.]

I understand that to be true too. Why would anyone sell a piece of furniture and tell the buyer “oh by the way, you will need to apply a special wax a few times a year.”

[@ariannawendy9478]

I would listen to your voice forever. And also this video is so useful thank you so much !

[@klaudia8151]

Omg I'm so happy I found your channel! Here's to a new lockdown hobby 🎊

[@mary-jowestbrook4391]

your video popped up, I first thought you'd be too classy for me, then you winked. You are real and very very helpful! lol thanks! look forward to more of your videos!!!

[@yanethblanco920]

Hi where i can get the brans of the paint and wax

[@regeinagoodrich4950]

Thank You very much Ms Christina, that was so helpful.🥰

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much Regeina 🙏 Your kind words and support means so much 🤗

[@claudiacaballero8493]

Hello. You are sooo clear. I did not know some tips.. I am chlak paint fan!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@andreaogun]

Thank you, Cristina, for the useful tips! You are a mine of information and I love your graceful manners 😊😍.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!!! Thanks for supporting my channel!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@cynthiadietz891]

Great info! I live in sunny Florida and try to paint in the garage on occasion. I don’t recommend it if it can be avoided. Some pieces are just too large to schlep into the house. So glad you mentioned water in paint jars. I have one that I must have done that with and - just wow! Not pleasant to open. I assumed that was the issue, but now you have confirmed my suspicion. Have a wonderful week! 😁

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Cynthia! yeah I was surprised when I was told this tips ❤️🎨🙏

[@SuzanneWho]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom would this also happen with distilled or filtered water?

[@LaCatesse]

Thanks a lot for this excellent recommandations ! 🙏 So cooooool ... I love all your gorgeous projects ! It s so frenchy 😊. You have the "vieille france" feeling !! 💙

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Grouick!! Thanks so much!!! Maybe you should check out this Saturday’s tutorial! It’s has a little French side to it! 😂🎨🙏

[@cherylmoyle2685]

IKR?? Such an elegant finish. I can't wait to complete my vintage table and add some bling!!!

[@reneuuwithrenu]

Christina I loved ur episode. Your video is so helpful I can't wait to paint my old furniture. It's so important to know the dont's than the do's. Very well explained. thank u so much Christina.

[@terrytrishathompson3307]

Great tips! Thank you! If I wanted to repaint something that has been sealed with wax, what do I use to remove the old wax?

[@themediadiamond]

did you get an answer? if so what's the solution

[@Lifewithpersians]

Mineral spirits works

[@marydousi3429]

I just love you. For sharing , and yourself, I love watching you create

[@zulaymoreno9726]

Gracias Cristina, por todas tus recomendaciones. Es importante aprender cada detalle para mejorar cada día en este trabajo de renovación de muebles. Saludos!🙇😊

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

¡¡Muchas gracias!! ¡¡Me alegro de que estés aprendiendo tanto y espero que te ayude con tus proyectos de restauración !! 🎨🙏❤️

[@sherryrollings1624]

So very glad I found you. You are inspiring. So exciting. Thank You.

[@biancamorales1775]

Thank you, Christina, so much for all your wonderful videos and instructions. I’m in the process of repainting a piece I wasn’t happy with. Cleaned off the wax with mineral spirits, rinsed with water, then sanded. Is there any thing else I should do before repainting to make sure the wax doesn’t cause adhesion issues? Should I prime?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Bianca You should be good to go! I have painted over many pieces that I have previously painted with chalk paint and wax. Painting over chalk paint no problem!! And as long as the wax is removed at least most of it you are good to go for a new makeover 🤗💙🎨

[@biancamorales1775]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom Thank you!!!

[@ED80s]

Do u need to use mineral spirits or is sanding sufficient to remove the wax?

[@biancamorales1775]

@@ED80s I think in most cases you need to remove the wax with mineral spirits first.

[@marilyntruax7693]

Hello, what do I do with cabinets with layers of paint?

[@kimhicks1571]

This was such great information- I’m about to try chalk paint for the first time! I want to do it right because if my little project works out, I might just use chalk paint on my yellowed wooden kitchen cupboards. I’m in BC too! Near Victoria 😀

[@gayleleier8115]

I have the same question - want to paint kitchen cabinets. Why is she saying ASK QUESTIONS and I am seeing NO ANSWERS??? I need to know why chalk paint over regular paint on my kitchen cabinets.

[@roseanngable1894]

Thank you so muchfo4this information. I just chalk painted with Country Chic just a beginner. Next time I’ll use Annie Sloan.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you!! You can used any Chalk paint you like! my techniques will work on all types of paint!!! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🎨🙏

[@roseanngable1894]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom can’t wait to watch it. Will be watching past videos