Before beginning to paint, clean your project piece.  Use a good cleaner. (Do not use TSP as it can cause adhesion issues.  TSP-substitute is acceptable to use) Make any need repairs to your piece.  Light scratches may be covered and hidden by the paint, but if you desire deeper scratches not to show, after painting, now is the time to remove them.  (see information reading list below)  Paint should be applied in conditions between 55 and 90 degrees F. Re-coat time is 2-4 hours.  In high humidity conditions drying may take longer.  Paint takes 4 weeks to cure.  Give thought to the look you desire your finished piece to have.  Using the appropriate type of brush and type of brush strokes will make achieving that result easier.  For smother results, use a damp synthetic brush and apply in a linear stroke.  Brush paint out quickly and avoid over-working the paint.  For a textured finish, use a natural bristle brush and hatch mark type strokes. You may lightly sand with high grit (320+) sandpaper between coats for smoothest results. Read for best cleaning practices.  Read to learn when you may need to do more than just clean, prior to painting.   To ensure continued freshness of product, decant needed amount of pint into smaller container prior to use. Wipe lid and container rim with fresh rag, to keep clean and make future opening and closing easier.  Store any left over decanted product separately in tightly covered container.  Protect product from freezing, excessive heat and unstable temperature fluctuations.

Always apply stain in the direction of the wood grain for best results.

Stain + Finish can be applied as a ‘glaze’ to a previously painted piece. Apply a clear wax-free sealer-barrier (Endurance, Satin Finish, Clear Glaze) and then apply diluted Stain + Finish with a lint free cloth or brush. Wipe off excess, if desired.

Application of a light coat of Waxing Cream or Clear Wax to your project piece first is like buying insurance. The uncolored wax makes removal of Aging Cream much easier if it is over applied.  (A very common new user mistake.)

Leave the lid off the soap container until the soap cake dries to prevent soap cake from becoming soggy.

If you want to add an instant patina to a piece of furniture that does not have a lot of design interest (no carvings, turnings or embellishments), paint your piece with a heavily textured stroke.  The stroke’s texture will give the Aging Dust tiny crevices to settle into, adding an aged appearance.

Best applied with a stiff brush or fingertip.  Remove any excess.  Allow to dry, then buff if desired.

Use the “less is more” approach when applying wax.  Over application of wax will leave a project streaky, hazed and tacky feeling. If this happens, stop applying wax and let the piece dry for several days and then buff.

Do not put any sealer or other products over wax. Waxes should always be the last step, whether as a sealer or an enhancement.

Product does not yellow.  If you are ‘heavy-handy’ and getting a milky appearance, you may dilute with water up to 10%.  Stir product every 15-20 minutes during use to keep it properly incorporated.

Wax may be applied OVER Satin Finish for a hand-waxed feel, but is not mandatory.  For best results, if you want to apply Satin Finish over a previously waxed surface, wipe surface with denatured alcohol prior to application.

Product may be applied in temperatures between 55-95 degrees F.   Re-Coat time is 2 hours.  Full cure time is 4 weeks.

To ensure continued freshness of product, decant needed amount of Satin Finish into smaller container prior to use. Wipe lid and container rim with fresh rag, to keep clean and make future opening and closing easier.  Store any left over decanted product separately in tightly covered container.

Product does not yellow.  If you are ‘heavy-handy’ and getting a milky appearance, you may dilute with water up to 25%.  Stir product every 15-20 minutes during use to keep it properly incorporated.

Wax may be applied OVER Endurance for a hand-waxed feel, but is not mandatory.  For best results, if you want to apply Endurance over a previously waxed surface, wipe surface with denatured alcohol prior to application.

Product may be applied in temperatures between 55-95 degrees F.   Re-Coat time is 2 hours.  Full cure time is 4 weeks.  To ensure continued freshness of product, decant needed amount of Endurance into smaller container prior to use. Wipe lid and container rim with fresh rag, to keep clean and make future opening and closing easier.  Store any left over decanted product separately in tightly covered container.

Always apply a clear first coat of glaze first.  This seals the minerals in the paint and gives you more workability of tinted product.  Product may be diluted up to 20%.

Tint Clear Glaze with CeCe Caldwell’s Chalk + Clay Paint, Stain + Finish or universal colorants.  Always mix sufficient amount of tinted glaze for use on entire project as getting an exact match on future batches is difficult.

Work in small areas.  Keep clean, damp rags handy to wipe away excess tinted glaze.

Always practice and perfect your glaze technique on a sample board prior to use on furniture or cabinets.

Product may be applied in temperatures between 55-85 degrees F.   Full cure time is 4 weeks.  To ensure continued freshness of product, decant needed amount of Clear Glaze into smaller container prior to use. Wipe lid and container rim with fresh rag, to keep clean and make future opening and closing easier.  Store any left over decanted product separately in tightly covered container.

Flat Matte does not alter the color of the painted piece. Flat Matte is a water-resistant sealer if used on real wood.  Flat Matte may be applied over Endurance or Satin Finish for increased durability. Wax may be applied OVER Flat Matte.

Product may be applied in temperatures between 55-95 degrees F.   Re-coat time is while previous coat is damp.  Full cure time is 4 weeks.  To ensure continued freshness of product, decant needed amount of Flat Matte into smaller container prior to use. Wipe lid and container rim with fresh rag, to keep clean and make future opening and closing easier.  Store any left over decanted product separately in tightly covered container.