How to achieve a decapé effect with Magic Paint?

Decapé is a finishing technique used to obtain an ageing effect that gives a glimpse of the wood or the colour of the paint underneath.

To learn how to achieve a decapé effect with Magic Paint, please read the following instructions carefully:

The first step is to degrease well the surface you want to paint with hot water, ammonia and bicarbonate, (in a litre of water put 3/4 spoons of bicarbonate and a cap of ammonia, if you are allergic to ammonia you just need water and bicarbonate). These are the only products that clean the surface well without leaving traces.
Once dried the surface can proceed with painting. You open the jar, mix well and proceed with the first coat very stretched, (avoid leaving drips on the edges because at the end of the work would not be aesthetically beautiful). Let the surface dry well before proceeding with the third step (it is understood to be dry when the surface is hot when the hand is placed on it. Drying times depend on the environment in which you are and the season)
The second coat completely covers the surface, so you will no longer see the colour underneath. If the first coat has already been very opaque, the second coat can be diluted with 10/15% water. Let it dry well.
Sand with a glass paper or a fine-grained/medium-grained sponge where you want the wood to come out. Corners, reliefs or inlays of the furniture are recommended for good results.
Finally, depending on the piece of furniture, it is recommended to protect it with wax (bedside tables, drawers, wardrobes, low-wear furniture) or with liquid protection (kitchens, chairs, tables, doors, high-wear furniture).

N.B.: The protection should always be diluted with about 10/15% of water.

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