Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
Chalk painting over stained wood.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
There are numerous varieties of paints that are either sterile or solvent based that generates unique finishes that are measured by its sheen component.
And if you use a water base poly on top to seal it it may give you a crackle affect which you may or may not want.
Then dip a rang.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
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Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
Wood stain in color of choice if i were to do this over i would select minwax dark walnut paint for table and chair bottoms.
The painting above a background might begin to peel.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
To eliminate these problems seal it with a coat of shellac first and then use your chalk paint.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch apply 2nd coat of polyurethane.
First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.
Allow to dry overnight.