HOUSE&CANVAS ULTRA-MATTE WAX TOPCOAT
House&Canvas Wax Topcoat is designed to seal and protect surfaces painted with our Chalk Finish Furniture Paint. Our non-yellowing, low-odor, extra soft wax, applies easily and dries streak free. House&Canvas Wax Topcoat enhances the color and look of your project, adds durability, and maintains the ultra-matte finish of our Chalk Finish Furniture Paint.
Tinted waxes (Amber & Walnut) are transparent and subtle and can be applied directly to painted surfaces – there is NO need to clear wax first! They can be layered until desired, decorative effect is achieved.
Detailed “How-To” Instructions found HERE.
To apply the wax, use a round wax brush or lint free cloth. Ensure the surface is completely dry and free of any dust or debris.
PREPARATION: Ensure the surface is free of any dust or debris and completely dry.
APPLICATION: Apply with a House&Canvas wax brush or a clean, lint-free cloth. Working in small sections, apply wax in a circular motion to form a thin, even coating. Gently wipe away any visible excess wax with a clean, lint-free cloth. Buff to a desire sheen after 60 minutes. Allow 2-4* hours before recoating. Wait 24* hours before light use. Allow 21* days to fully cure before heavy use or cleaning. Apply 2 coats to high traffic areas.
*Dry time is calculated based on typical environmental conditions. Extreme temperatures or humidity may affect dry time.
CLEANUP: Wax can be dissolved using a small amount of mineral spirits.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
View a detailed list of FAQs HERE.
Wax is made with a blend of natural waxes and is a butter consistency. It can be applied with a wax brush or a lint free cloth. Wax dries to an ultra matte finish (0/5 sheen) and maintains the beautiful chalk finish of our furniture paint. It comes in 3 tints – Clear, Amber and Walnut. Our tinted wax (Amber and Walnut) can be used on light colours to achieve a decorative, antique, aged look or on dark colours to deepen and enrich the colour. Wax is ideal for low to medium traffic areas (use two coats for high traffic areas such as desk tops). It is sensitive to hot and cold liquids (use coaters) and should only be cleaned with mild soap and water.
Clear Topcoat is a water-based polycarbonate and is a liquid consistency. It can be applied with a brush, pad applicator, roller or sprayer. It comes in Flat (1/5 sheen) or Satin (3/5 sheen) and dries crystal clear. Clear topcoat provides excellent durability and is ideal for all surfaces including high traffic areas like kitchen or bathroom cupboards and table tops. It provides UV protection, is resistant to water and can withstand regular household cleaners.
Wax can be dissolved off your brush by soaking it in a small amount of mineral spirits. Follow by washing the brush with mild soap and warm water.
HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH EXCESS WAX TO REMOVE?
CLEAR: Clear wax begins as a cloudy white colour in the container. Once smoothed on the surface it becomes clear and wet looking. You only need to remove any excess wax that still appears cloudy white. Leave the clear, wet wax to dry.
AMBER & WALNUT: These waxes are tinted and designed to add some colour to your surface. Only remove what you want to remove! Our tinted waxes are very subtle and buildable to allow the user to be in control of the overall look.
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CLEAR – Clear Wax Top Coat is a non-yellowing formula that dries crystal clear. Recommended for all paint colors.
WALNUT – Walnut tinted Wax Top Coat is recommended for all dark paint colors. It subtly deepens and richens the color and adds dimension to the finish.
AMBER – Amber tinted Wax Top Coat is designed to give neutral and pastel colors a lightly aged, antique finish. Layer it until you reach the desired effect.
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