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It sealed in those musty odors completely! Apply it with a quality synthetic brush. I applied one coat of clear BOSS to the entire insides of the dresser: While it didn’t need BOSS for potential bleed-through issues, it smelled super MUSTY! Clear BOSS to the rescue! If you do not want to see white come through, opt for the clear formula instead. If you plan to sand to distress, you will see the white of the BOSS underneath.The bonus of applying white BOSS when it comes to lighter colors is it will save you a coat of paint! If you are only getting a few stubborn areas of bleed-though, you can just spot prime with BOSS as I did here:.If you have already started painting and realize you are getting bleed-though, you can apply BOSS right over your paint.Apply with a quality synthetic bristle brush like a Dixie Belle Mini, Mini Angle or Purdy brand brush.Again, waiting overnight to start painting. Usually one coat will do it, but on occasion, I have had to apply two.Proper dry time is key in being effective at blocking those tannins!

Allow BOSS to sit overnight before painting.Older cherry, mahogany, or antique pieces like this often have tannins that will bleed through every layer of paint.įor these pieces, I like to start with a coat of BOSS to get ahead of any of those issues. She was a hot mess! See more of her makeover story HERE. It comes in both a white formula, a clear formula, and a gray also. PROBLEM SOLVERS BOSSīOSS has quickly become my best friend when it comes to preventing the dreaded bleed-through and ridding pieces of offensive odors. *It states on the container that refrigeration is encouraged to prevent the Mud from molding, but I have not had any issues with that in my climate here in coastal Virginia. What I like most about Dixie Mud is I haven’t had issues with it hardening in the container like I do with most other wood fillers. If you close your eyes and run your hand across the area and still feel a dip, reapply and repeat. Sand smooth with 220 grit sandpaper when the Mud is completely dry.Laying your piece in the sun will speed up the process. Allow plenty of dry time, 1-3 hours, depending on how deep of a space you are filling.Apply the Mud higher than the level needed.

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Dixie Mudīefore you can get to painting, you may need to patch hardware holes, gouges, areas of missing veneer, or just deep scratches.ĭixie Mud works perfectly for that and is available in three colors:Īpply it to your surface with a spatula or putty knife and allow it to dry: *Not to be used as a general household cleaner or on metal.

Wipe your piece down thoroughly and then swap out your water for clean water and wipe down again to remove any residue.īecause it is also a deglosser, gloves are recommended when cleaning your project piece with White Lightning.

Simply dissolve two TBSP into a gallon of warm water, or if you have a smaller piece, you can half that, which is what I usually do!.

What I like about it is it cleans, degreases, AND deglosses your surface for the best prep possible. There is no need to sand and usually no need to prime (more on that coming up).ĭixie Belle makes an amazing cleaner called White Lightning. Generally, the only prep needed on most pieces when using Dixie Belle paint is a good cleaning. The first step to a beautifully painted finish is proper prep. I’ll introduce each product in the order it would likely be used. Dixie Belle Product Reference Guide Here is all the information you need to know about all things Dixie Belle.

DIXIE BELLE PAINT COLORS PDF

*Look for a printable PDF version at the bottom if you’d like a printed copy. Dixie Belle is the first paint company that I have found that has a product to solve any problem I may encounter, and I love that!ĭixie Belle Paint is a family-owned and operated company right here in the USA! I would not state my name and reputation on just any brand. Hi there! I’m an elite Dixie Belle retailer, selling both in my booth and in my Etsy shop.

If you’ve wanted to get started painting, but feel overwhelmed by all the products available, this comprehensive Dixie Belle product reference guide is for you!

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