Distressed Paint Effects For Furniture

All three methods work similarly in the way that they create a resist in certain spots so the paint can be lifted off later.

Distressed paint effects for furniture.

Follow our step by step instructions for painting and distressing wood furniture for an aged over time look. Next brush on the top coat of paint we used country grey for perfect french country style effect over the whole piece. To distress the finish and make the painted surface look more naturally weathered take the sander back to the surface of the furniture when the paint has dried. Flat paint colors are used after all glossy means new distressed furniture allows paint colors underneath to show through creating a worn layered effect.

However oil based paints are known for their durability and oftentimes the go to option for wood trim and cabinetry. Additional coats are applied finishing off with a final lighter often white layer when the final lighter color is painted sand back at the edges. Dry distressing technique this is a great technique to use when you re using a single color on a piece of furniture and want to expose the original wood layer. Painting brown furniture draws attention to the shape and emphasises mouldings so highlighting some areas will produce a greater depth when distressing and ageing the finish.

Apply the final coat of paint. Once you have your wood furniture and paint colors it s time to get started. With emphasis on the edges of the furniture use the sander to gently remove some of the paint and primer allowing the underlying wood to show through. Distressing wood using wet paper technique.

Both the candle technique see previous and the wet paper technique are good alternatives to distress wood or furniture using vaseline.