The chalk paint distressed look is utilized to give furniture the appearance of having some wear and tear, or of being aged to look like an antique. This is most commonly achieved by painting the wood furniture with chalk paint for a velvety matte finish, then lightly sanding away some of ...
For this project, I applied 3 coats to protect the distressed furniture from normal wear and tear. Keep in mind, apply multiple thin coats to build up the finish. Quick Tip: When sealing distressed furniture, use a spray can of the same finish to cover those hard-to-reach places. Step ...
Painting your furniture is a unique way to give old pieces a fresh new look, adding personal style and breathing new life to an outdated staple. Regardless of whether the piece is a thrifted find or updating a beloved item, knowing the right steps is essential for achieving a smooth, ...
It is better to start with minimal sanding, step back and look at the piece, and continue to sand as needed. It is much easier to sand more than having taken too much off and needing to paint over. If you want a really heavy distressed piece of furniture or wood, you are better ...
Refresh your outdoor patio furniture. Follow these steps to bring wicker and wood furniture back to life with a fresh coat of paint using an airless paint sprayer.
When painting furniture with doors that you don’t want to remove. I always paint the outside of the doors, but sometimes don’t paint the inside of the doors. To make the doors look seamless with the base, I tape around the lip on the back of the door and then paint the front an...
In this paint pour furniture workshop, I’ll break down the easy steps I’ve learned to get the perfect paint flow look every time without any of the stress. By the end, you’ll feel confident taking on this fun painting technique yourself! Let’s get started transforming that old side...
Time to remove any tape. Sand Your surface will feel a bit rough to the touch after painting with chalk paint. You will need to lightly sand across all surfaces, applying a little more pressure on edges and details where you want a distressed look. For this I use220 grit sandpaper. Usua...
painted furniture. Onefurniture painting techniquethat you may have heard of is wet distressing. Others may prefer todistress furniture with paint. But this method forhow to make wood look oldand get thatdistressed furnitureappearance is my favorite. We are going to distress painted wood with ...
Start at the front of the chair and paint everything you can see from top to bottom. Then move to the side of the chair and do the same. Don’t forget to look for easy-to-forget spots like the insides of the chair back rails. ...