How To Paint Multi Colored Distressed Furniture
For the most authentic distressed effect concentrate on edges and corners or any areas that will naturally see wear and tear.
How to paint multi colored distressed furniture. Mix in water 1 teaspoon at a time until paint is thin like a wash but not so thin that it bubbles when you apply it. You guys know I love making my own custom colors. How to paint furniture then distress it to give your furniture that antique finish.
Dont worry about it being absolutely perfect you want some of the paint underneath to peek through giving that time worn look. I painted the top with Caromal Colours Textured Basecoat paint in Mocha. May 14 2020 - Inspiration and ideas on how to use MULTI-COLORED painted pieces in your home.
Paint over the base coat and the wax. This week we are going to use all the techniques we have learned in the past all at once. Layering stain for a cool effect.
The steel wool wont harm the rest of the paint enough to worry about remember the piece is meant to be distressed so use it to find the waxed areas. I gave the rest of the dresser a light sanding with 180 grit and then wiped away all the dust with a. Each subsequent paint color is then painted on top of the next.
The wax is going to resist the second paint layer in those places and the paint will come right off when you distress it. After the video I decided to stick with the original plan and paint in layersSo here we go. Apply in long even strokes for a smooth finish.
This furniture painting video shows the furniture makeover a dresser and tallboy furniture makeover using a dry brushing painting technique. This will go over your first coat of paint to help with the layered distressed look. Place a small amount of your lighter shade of paint in a container.