My husband and I are a professional DIY duo. When we built our fireplace and built-ins, I had a very specific look in mind for the mantle and the shelves. I have worked with wood stain several times in the past and the process is messy and takes way too long, especially when you have many other projects in the works like we do. I discovered a hack that completely transformed the way we do wood finishes. I even used this to turn my friend’s black metal door into a wood looking door (see pictures).
First, sand down the wood or whatever material you are using. Next, paint a light coat of Behr’s “Burnished Clay” matte/flat paint all over the surface (brush strokes will resemble wood grain, so be mindful of how you paint it on). Once dried, go in with this wax using a fiber-cloth towel for a light natural wood finish (if you want a rich, darker finish, use a small regular dish towel). And then finish with polyurethane. The entire process from start to finish is less than 2 hours. SOOO much faster, better, and less messy than using stain.
Trust me. You will thank me later.
**ALWAYS wear rubber gloves when using this product. If you don’t, your hands will be stained for weeks.
| Brand | Krylon |
|---|---|
| Color | Dark Vintage Antiquing Wax |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
| Special Feature | Chalky Finish |
| Unit Count | 16.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Paint Type | Chalky |
| Specific Uses For Product | Furniture |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| Item Form | Wax |
| Included Components | Krylon Chalky Finish Antiquing Wax, 16 oz. |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | Chalky Finish |
| Package Information | Can |
| Coverage | 75 ft²/quart - 150 ft²/quart |
| UPC | 724504078555 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00724504078555 |
| Manufacturer | Krylon |
| Part Number | K04219000-13 |
| Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 4 inches |
| Item model number | K04219000-13 |
| Style | Antiquing Wax |
| Finish | Matte |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Chalky Finish |
| Batteries Required? | No |
