Chalk Paint Distressed Nightstand
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Chalk paint distressed nightstand. Chalk paint is thicker than what you might be used to with latex or acrylic paint and the annie sloan brushes are quite dense. Only use one coat of paint. Not too profound i know but by only using one coat of paint versus the two to three i normally give my pieces for solid coverage it makes it easier and faster to reveal more of the wood underneath therefore creating a more distressed finish with very little effort. This gorgeous frame has been painted with old white chalk paint and then distressed to show some gold paint underneath.
Pure white annie sloan chalk paint for the majority of the piece and a little for blending the top. Thus a little paint will go a long way. How to use chalk paint wax tips on distressing. Annie sloan clear wax to cover the whole piece as a protective coating.
Chalk paint and distressing buffet restoration annie sloan chalk paint and wax duration. This is a very unique and beautiful piece. The number one tool to get proven results. I thought a distressed white or buttercream would look good for the nightstands dressers.
White and gray chalk paint. Chalk paint makeover antiqued nightstands easy chalk paint and antiquing wax diy. Let s talk first about materials. Jun 14 2020 explore lori worley s board chalk paint distressing followed by 2116 people on pinterest.
Don t need to prep or sand unless surface is uneven. With annie sloan products that translates to pure white and french linen respectively. You will need the following items. Where would be a good place to buy items to do this preferably the items you mentioned.
Feel free to use any brand of chalk paint you like for this. How to distress your furniture with chalk paint. Frame measures just under 5 by just under 6 and 1 2. My favorite just happens to be annie sloan and that is what i used to refinish my nightstands.
Megan on june 14 2020 at 1 41 pm. Waxing is an important step. You can apply chalk paint over just about any finish to create a matte finish painted french country look. Annie sloan dark wax to help create the look of distressed wood on the top.
I recommend dipping just the tip of your brush into the paint rather than dunking in the whole thing. Transform a stained piece of furniture easily with chalk paint. It would be such an elegant piece for your living room or bedroom.