Tag: paint finishes
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Why We Don’t Use Wax On Furniture!
Hello friends and followers. Here I am again with my insight on wax. I keep seeing a huge movement towards using wax as a top coat. My guess is because some paint manufactures say you don’t need to top coat their paint. So waxing has become the alternative to achieve a sheen, or desired look.…
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Why I Don’t Use Wax On Furniture!
Wax can also be somewhat sticky, and finger prints can stand out. Dirt can easily adhere to it making it harder to clean. Also, wax is suggested to be reapplied about every year so it is not a low-maintenance option. Wax is used typically more for looks rather than as a durable protectant.
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DESIGN TIP: Color Selection
Over the last eight years or so, I have been exposed to many different levels of design expertise. My learning experiences came from various places… from my professors in college, the high-end residential designers during my internship, and my colleagues and superiors at my commercial retail design job for my first five post-collegiate years. I…