Water has a high heat indexâit absorbs a lot of heat before it begins to get hot. This is why water is valuable to industries and in your car's radiator as a coolant. The high specific heat index of water also helps regulate the rate at which air changes temperature, which is why the temperature change between seasons is gradual rather than sudden, especially near the oceans.
Anyway, I finally bought the chalk paint and clear wax and got started. I did three coats of paint (with at least 24 hours of drying time in between) and yesterday I put on a coat of clear wax (with the uber-expensive wax brush). First of all you donât have to wait that long between coats of paint. Depending on humidity, an hour or two should be enough.
For a smooth finish, use a flexible-foam sanding sponge or 220-grit sandpaper. If your piece has knots, sand them until theyâre even with the grain. Dust furniture. To remove residual grit, you can use a clean cloth or a vacuum. Prime. To seal the wood, roll or paint a coat of primer over the entire piece.You can also use spray primer. Priming hides imperfections and provides a surface for the paint to adhere to. Let dry for at least an hour. Aha! If youâre not sure whether you want a shiny or a flat finish, try flat first.o remove residual grit, you can use a clean cloth or a vacuum. Prime. To seal the wood, roll or paint a coat of primer over the entire piece. You can also use spray primer. Priming hides imperfections and provides a surface for the paint to adhere to.