Behr chalk paint and wax review

[@bellemeri8155]

Per Behr, most of their standard paint colors can be used to tint the chalk paint. I fell in love with a particular brown color in their standard latex paints and was delighted when they told me that I could have the chalk paint tinted that color in order to refinish by desk. Now I just have to manage to do it!

[@teresasadler9236]

Best video I’ve seen on chalk paint! Also, Super proud to be Canadian (: Thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! 🇨🇦

[@kyfy24]

Just discovered what chalk paint even is. This has probably been one of the most helpful overviews I've found. Thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Glad I could help

[@jafallica]

Where have you been, under a rock?

[@AlisonEllis-eg4ke]

Thanks for the tip on the Behr Chalk Paint and Behr Decorative Wax ( especially applying the clear wax before colored wax) I feel alot more confident now to carry on with my piece.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime. Good luck on your project

[@pamelagentile8603]

Hey Jesse, loved your video! I purchased the behr chalk paint and wax this weekend at my local Home Depot and they allowed me to pick any color off the wall to tint my paint so just an extra fyi for you. Thanks for your video, super helpful!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, good to know. Good luck on your project!

[@pamelagentile8603]

One question Jesse. I keep reading 7 days for paint to cure before I can wax. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks so much!

[@arexandwa]

Awesome review I was really curious about Behr’s chalk paint line. Thank you for explaining!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeneecurran3277]

Hi Jesse! I am refinishing a dining table in a flat black paint, I normally would finish it with the BHERE matte polyurethane but am wondering if the wax would be better?? thoughts?

[@JessedoesDIY]

I honestly really like the wax myself, but it may come up to a satin finish instead of the matte, satin is also more durable than a matte finish especially for a table as the matte clear may get polished over time from wiping and use anyways. The poly can have a bunch of issues and can be a pain to finish out nicely if you've never done it, that said it is more durable. Not trying to scare you though, but the wax is just so easy, gives a great finish, is easy to reapply if needed in the future and from my experience, lasts a long time anyways. I had no complaints with it. If you are hard on the table, then maybe poly, if you aren't hard on furniture, then I'd wax personally. Hope that helps

[@pamelasue143]

What grit do you recommend for scuffing up the shiny areas before painting? Your video has been the best I have seen so far!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. If all you're doing is scuffing it up and no paint is peeling or flaking just 120 grit is fine. Enough to give it something to bite into without making it too scratch marked. 120 will give a good finish

[@pamelasue143]

@@JessedoesDIY Thank you so much!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Good luck

[@sophiawilliams8845]

What is the clear coat material you were talking about?

[@JessedoesDIY]

They actually make a clear top coat for this paint that comes in a can like the paint that you brush on. I believe Rustoleum makes one.

[@irinasorokina1614]

Thank you for the great video! Do I REALLY have to use the primer? I am planning to turn dark brown cabinet to light gray. If yes, which primer should I use, shellac base?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks for watching! No you don't really need it, I didn't lol. It will just take fewer coats if you do. Any latex ready wall primer will work. Apply it and sand once dry with 220 grit paper, wipe the dust off and then you're good. But if you want to go straight to paint, be ready for probably 4 or 5 coats like I did

[@irinasorokina1614]

CanaDIYan, thanks a lot for the fast and clear reply!

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob, anytime! Good luck and have fun

[@LM-ye5dd]

Hi! Do you know the name of the gray you used? I'm looking to redo my kitchen cabinets in a gray color. I've been looking at many chalk paints, I think I will give Behr a try. Thank you!

[@JessedoesDIY]

The colour is called Deep Thought. Good luck!

[@LM-ye5dd]

@@JessedoesDIY awesome sauce! Thank you so much!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@Kendralovesskincare]

Really helpful video!! I only wish I would've found it BEFORE I painted my first project lol. Might have to go in with one more coat.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Sorry it was too late lol but I'm glad it helped

[@DS-qw1tp]

Great video. I’m going to be trying this paint out!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Have fun!

[@obscuriosities]

Does anyone know if you can paint over behr wax (if so after drying or curing, and in the same vein how long this wax takes to CURE not dry? they literally dont provide this info anywhere, they have oversimplified their products for ease of access to off shelf crafters but as a result the labels and instructions are almost useless) thanks to anyone who may have info! all i can find anywhere online is info thats referencing Anie Sloans waxes which are designed to be painted over with their paint.

[@rogue0204]

Im curious what colir did you use for this piece??

[@JessedoesDIY]

I used Tin White and Deep Thought Grey

[@irinasorokina1614]

I have a question. I am planning to paint the bathroom’s mirror frame with chalk paint. What should I use to protect this paint from moisture? Thank you very much!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Hey, Varathane makes a great water based clear coat that won't alter the look of it, I have used it plenty and trust it more than the "chalk clear coats" out there. It is a blue can called Diamond clear coat, just make sure to get a matte finish to match the chalk finish. Hope that helps

[@irinasorokina1614]

CanaDIYan , thank you!

[@JessedoesDIY]

It is, yup.

[@garymartin5898]

Can you use it on fabric like other chalk paints?

[@JessedoesDIY]

That I have no idea, sorry

[@EminySanz]

Thank you so much

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@imagohouse7412]

Will the Behr Wax work on Behr Marquee Matte interior paint? Is it compatible?

[@JessedoesDIY]

I would imagine so, but I'm not 100% sure. It's just a furniture wax really

[@imagohouse7412]

@@JessedoesDIY I was thinking the same thing, but wanted someone to blame if it didn't work out...haha! Thanks, very nice video.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Haha thanks

[@obscuriosities]

Does anyone have experience with/know what the ACTUAL *cure* time on Behr deco wax is? And if it does okay being painted over after curing? I have always loved Behr indoor paint, and I’m getting incredibly aggravated and disappointed with them w trying to use the chalk paint / wax- yes the labels are pretty but there is almost NO technical information on them whatsoever. They either haven’t tested their products or don’t care and are just going for off the shelf DIYer $. I contacted to company for this info and all they did was regurgitate that it’s “15 min”, except they didn’t seem to know there was a difference between dry and cure time. And they told me it’s a 15 min cure time, which is BS and probably not possible. The cure time is important for so many reasons but super important for potentially painting over. They just said they “didn’t recommend painting over it”. It just sounds like they have absolutely bo idea what they’re talking about or what their product does/how it works. Which means they probably also don’t know what’s actually in it. I was really into the idea of using their stuff bc it’s ACCESIBLE and medium price point. But it’s seeming like it’s probably not worth it at all in the long run vs shelling out twice as much from the “good stuff” (which sounds like it needs to be Annie Sloan or Dixie Belle, as much as I’m not into the marketing). Anyone have experience or thoughts on this? Seems like YT needs to do science experiments on their product bc their own mega co can’t bother to, and that really kindof sours me on them.

[@obscuriosities]

Lol I see now I asked the same Q on this vid a week ago 😅 which just shows I’ve been actively looking for an answer for over a week and have come up with zero information even after contacting the co directly, and that very few people seem to be using this on YT

[@JessedoesDIY]

I'm not entirely sure myself. Yeah, dry and cute time are very different things, i have that conversation with people quite often. I doubt you can paint over the wax personally, but I can take a scrap, paint and wax it and let it cure and try repainting and get back to you... but it'll be a few days

[@frankcicero4444]

Well explained , thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Thanks for watching

[@dianarobbins4446]

What did you apply to the gray to get the whitewash look? . . . white wax??

[@JessedoesDIY]

I showed that in the video before that one, application. It is the white chalk paint, thinned 50/50 with water, brushed a thick coat on the entire top and immediately wiped it off with a shop rag in long straight lines

[@kar313]

What is the best brush to apply the behr chalk paint? Apparently I am not using the right one. Paint is not going on very well.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Do you have one of those large face brushes that I show? You should be able to find one with the chalk paint at home depot. It does go on very different tho than regular paint because it is so thick, you need to work quicker than normal, while only having a little on the brush tips and brushing it out

[@ComyaBee]

Great review.

[@christinefeucht8668]

Very informative Thanks

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob