![]() ![]() If I start on the right end of the piece, I begin each new stroke on the right end of the piece– avoid going in a back and forth motion. I pull the Clear Coat Satin in one direction with even pressure across the whole piece. I start 6 inches in so I don’t have drips down the side from starting the top coat on the edge. I start about 6 inches in from the edge and pull the sponge in one direction. I always transfer it into a bowl so I can avoid getting paint into my jar of Clear Coat or Gator Hide. I don’t pour the Clear Satin into the bowl because it will pick up any residue on the rim of the jar. Once the top coat is stirred, I scoop it out with the spoon into the bowl. Always stir your top coat when you shake your top coat instead of stirring, you create air bubbles in the product which will lead to unwanted bubbles on your finish. I stir the Clear Coat Satin with the plastic spoon. To start, I grab a small bowl, plastic spoon, and my Clear Satin. In turn, I’ve found this makes the Gator Hide go on a lot easier. This gives me more working time to allow the Clear Satin to absorb into the chalk mineral paint. Why do I do it this way? I’ve found that the Clear Satin is a little thicker than the Gator Hide, so it dries slower. I like to use 2 different types of top coat: Clear Coat Satin and Gator Hide. I usually let my last coat of paint dry for at least 2 hours before applying a top coat. So you’ve painted your entire piece of furniture and now you want to apply your top coat. My chalk mineral paint of choice is Dixie Belle Paint because it is self leveling and dries evenly, which make it easier to paint and top coat! These directions are intended for applying a protective top coat after using chalk mineral paint. The larger the area, the more room there is to make mistakes, but it is important to seal the top of your furniture because it gets the most use! I’m here to give you a few tips on how to get a smooth painted top that is sealed for durability. It also is one of the hardest areas to get a smooth and durable finish. How do you get a nice smooth furniture paint finish on the top of your furniture? If you’ve ever painted furniture, you know the top is the most important part!
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