Then follow the steps in the video starting with the vaseline then blue chalk paint.
Distressed gray chalk paint dresser.
However between the money saved on primers and considering how far the paint will go it s worth it i m o.
Creating a distressed look.
It has worked very well in this gorgeous cabinet.
In this video i paint a cherry dresser using kilz chalk paint.
You ll need to rinse out your sanding block as the pores fill up with paint.
The antiquing glaze over white sometimes adds a slightly grungy aged feeling.
This diy version of chalk finish paint can be antiqued or distressed and tinted in your choice of colors.
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Be sure to get all those spots you applied vaseline too.
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Chalk finish paint dresser.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
I gave it one coat of clear wax and then used the dark wax to add accents.
Patch with wood filler if needed and sand rough areas smooth with 150 grit sandpaper.
Once that last coat of paint dries use a slightly damp fine grit sanding block to wet sand the edges corners and raised areas.
To get this diy white and grey distressed look on already stained furniture.
Small amounts of black blended into the white until you reach the gray intensities you need.
To paint this dresser they used chalk finish paint to give the entire piece one coat.
Distress a piece of furniture by mixing a few different combinations of black and white.
This distressed painted dresser will be getting a very subtle glaze for a worn and antiqued finish.
I thought i wasn t putting much dark wax on it but you can definitely see it in the photos.
I painted two coats of annie sloan chalk paint and then lightly distressed the edges and corners.
Clean the furniture with tsp to clean and degrease it.
The color is a custom color with 6 parts paris gray and 1 part old white.
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.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
1 quart of chalk paint decorative paint by annie sloan in the color paris grey 1 quart can cost 34 95 or more which seems steep i know.