Comment on The Everyday Home meets ASCP (updated) by Alison @ The Polohouse.
Hi there!
I have used ASCP on several items and I do think it takes a little practice. I also think that having the right paint brush helps to apply the paint more smoothly.
I also have to say that when I first bought it, I bought the dark wax and some Paris gray paint.
THAT was a mistake for me.
You really need (in my humble opinion) to buy both waxes. Apply the clear as a second step to seal the color, then buff it out, and THEN apply the darker wax.
(Otherwise the dark wax totally gets in the paint and makes it look dirty and streaky.
You cannot manipulate it at all which is fine if that’s what you are going for,,,, but for me, I like just a little dark streaking and the dark wax in the cracks!!)
Oh you are probably sorry I saw this post!
I can just hear your frustration and thought I would share my experience!
So I am thinking if you used the blue paint and only clear wax, you will have achieved what you were hoping to love?!!
You can delete this Barb!
You have my permission!!!
Alison 🙂
Alison @ The Polohouse Also Commented
The Everyday Home meets ASCP (updated)
Hi Barb, I found your blog through my Google Alert. Thanks so much for using my paint and I’m sorry you were a bit underwhelmed by it! I hope you’ll persevere as you obviously have some great experience with your training in Europe.
Anyway I thought I’d give you a few pointer to help you with the paint.
Firstly I usually wax then sand, rather than wax after sanding. However, one of the features of my paint is that it can be used in lots of different ways….thick and impasto, thin and watered down to make a wash or very smoothly, or distressed ..the list goes on! Anyway, please get back to me if you want some more help.
By the way the team at Haven were all users of the paint and some were my retailers – all independent shops which is part of my ethos. We want to keep it real!
The Everyday Home meets ASCP (updated)
Go with your gut and what you learned in Europe.
Mary from Virginia
The Everyday Home meets ASCP (updated)
Hi Barb! I’m like you, I don’t care for the not quite painted look. I haven’t used it yet because when I paint something I do like it to look solid. Some folks really like the distressed look, I’m just not a fan of that look. I love your hutch and like others have said, I think you hutch painted white with blue insides would look gorgeous.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
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