One of the easiest ways to mess up when it comes to furniture distressing is using the wrong tools.
Chalk paint distress dresser.
This distressed painted dresser will be getting a very subtle glaze for a worn and antiqued finish.
I have found that with latex paints the latex becomes rubbery and really does not wet distress well.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
This technique works great for chalk based or mineral based paints.
Annie shows you how to create a two colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the chalk paint palette.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Though your anxiety will quickly vanish when you see how easy it is to work with this paint.
Once dry add a coat of clear chalk paint wax.
Once the wax is dry to touch but hasn t hardened you can start sanding.
If this is your first chalk paint project and you re feeling anxious you can start with a side of the furniture that won t get as much air time like the back legs of a table.
Here s a tip that will give you a great distressed finish every time when using chalk paint.
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This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
Make sure you have the right tools to properly distress furniture.
Remove any excess wax using a lint free cloth.
Creating a distressed look.
You can just dive right in.
Annie used a chalk paint wax brush which makes it easy to get into all the carving.
Only use one coat of paint.
Get farmhouse style black distressed furniture with black chalk type paint and black sealer.
Foam sanding block that is a medium or 80 grit.
Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath.
Since the glaze on this piece will be subtle i am opting to seal with a clear matte sealer first followed by the antiquing glaze.
The antiquing glaze over white sometimes adds a slightly grungy aged feeling.
Distressed black painted furniture is the perfect black finish for any home style.