If you are feeling creative, why not use to colours of Chalky Finish paint to achieve a look complimentary the other furnishings in your chosen room? Still want that essence of luxury? Once you are happy with the look of your shabby chic creation, seal the paintwork with Rust-Oleum Furniture Finishing Wax in clear or dark depending on your chosen paint shade for a longer lasting durability. Steps Move your chosen piece to a well-ventilated area and place on top of newspaper or a dust sheet.
As with any painting ensure the surfaces to be painted are clean, dry and free from loose paint and grease As older furniture is likely to be contaminated by old varnishes etc. Sign up for our newsletter and get a free book of ideas. Thanks for signing up, please Click Here to view the previous issues.
Paint the wash over the base layer with a foam brush. For this top coat, use a foam brush to apply the paint wash all over your piece of furniture. Keep the layer thin so it dries evenly and not streaky.
Add a little more paint to the mixture before continuing to apply it. Wipe some spots with a paper towel before the paint dries. This allows the darker layer to show through, giving it a vintage vibe.
The more you wipe off, the more distressed it will look. If you remove too much, simply brush it back on and blend it into the rest of the wash. Let the top layer dry for at least 24 hours. Check the paint can to find the exact drying time for your specific brand and type. Sand the edges and corners of the furniture for an even more distressed look. Once your top layer of paint is completely dry, take a piece of fine-grit sandpaper, which is to grit, and run it over the edges and corners if you want more old-looking sections.
If you don't have sandpaper, you can use steel wool. Once the distressed look is created, you can paint the furniture in any color you want to provide a vibrant look. Part 3. Mix 2 parts white latex paint with 1 part water in a paint tray. Pour the white latex paint and the water into the tray, then blend them together with a wooden stir stick.
Combine them until thoroughly mixed. However, the tray will be easiest for you to dip your roller in. Roll a thin layer of the paint wash onto your furniture. Paint any drawers that you removed from the furniture, too. Wipe a sponge against the grain to remove some of the paint while it's wet. Before the paint dries, take a sponge and wipe it over the entire piece of furniture to create that streaky look. Run the sponge in the opposite direction of the grain to lift the paint.
That's called with the grain. Protect the surface you are working on with newspaper. If the piece of furniture has already been painted, you may wish to remove the old paint with a stripper. Otherwise, begin to key down the furniture with a fine grade sandpaper. Wipe down with a damp not wet cloth to remove any dust and dirt, then leave to dry. If there are any parts that you wish to leave unpainted, now is a good time to use masking tape to outline these areas. Our paint is richly pigmented so you can go right ahead and start to paint with your chosen colour.
For some inspiration, take a look at our full matte and metallic colour chart here. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report.
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UK customers only. What is Shabby Chic? Shabby Chic furniture paint — what to use? What other materials do I need? The thicker it is, the more it will crack and chip once you start distressing it.
To do this, leave your can of paint open overnight or in the fridge for a couple of hours. Move the brush in every direction to create lots of texture. You want to apply the paint especially thickly wherever you want to create some cracking or chipping later. Hold it close to the paint to warm it up at first and then move it away as the cracks start to appear after a minute or so. Once the paint is dry, use a coarse sanding pad or sandpaper to chip paint off and sand back to reveal the wood beneath.
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