Transforming furniture: Three looks for your furniture – Antique, Industrial, Vintage

Once the paint is completely dry, apply a coat of clear wax to the entire surface. Carefully work the wax into the paint with a lint-free cloth or a brush, just like hand cream. Continuously wipe off any excess wax. This layer protects your base coat and serves as a foundation for the colored wax.

Antique effect with brown wax: Work the brown wax directly into the still damp or already dried clear wax. Focus on small sections and distribute it evenly. The brown wax settles into recesses and creates the typical distressed look. Wipe off excess wax immediately with a clean cloth to control the intensity.

Tip:Clear wax acts like an eraser and removes excess dark wax. Simply pick up a small amount of clear wax on a clean cloth and rub it over the area where there is too much dark wax.

Ensure that every area of your piece of furniture has been finished by rewaxing it at least once with clear wax using a clean, lint-free cloth. Then, allow the wax to harden. This process can take between 5 and 21 days. During this time, the piece of furniture is still somewhat sensitive. For later cleaning, it is best to use a damp cloth.