I chalk-painted my junk-shop chest just to freshen it up: two weeks later, lifting my morning mug, I understood what that matt top had been drinking in
A thrift-store chest of drawers revealed a hidden truth: chalk paint’s beautiful matte finish is dangerously porous without proper sealing. Two weeks of morning coffee left permanent marks that sparked an investigation into wax versus polyurethane, and crucial lessons about protecting your DIY projects.