![]() ![]() General Finishes Flat Out Flat topcoat is my go-to matte finish and that is what I used on this piece. (Read more about that here.) Never fear, though! I have found a topcoat that gives you that super matte wax-looking finish without the aforementioned issues. If you follow my blog you know I swore off wax finishes a while back. Many chalk style paint brands will suggest finishing your paint with wax. Apply a matte topcoat. This is the key to getting that durable matte finish.You can always apply more pressure if you want to remove more paint. It’s important to start with light pressure until you get a feel for how much paint will be removed. Then using light pressure take a damp sponge or cloth and gently rub the areas where you want to remove the paint. Let your paint dry (it doesn’t take long – maybe 30 minutes to an hour depending upon your climate). ![]() My piece is distressed using a damp scotch brite sponge. You might even be able to get away with one coat depending on the piece of furniture you are painting and the look you are going for. Typically with a dark color such as black, you won’t need more than two coats.
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