I used amy howard s selznick grey chalk paint.
Chalk paint grey distressed dresser.
We ll also give you some ideas of which other tools you could try.
To get you started we ll go over a few popular tools methods in detail.
It dries harder and faster than latex paint.
After applying a full layer of the off white amy howard chalk paint color linen i applied 2 layers of amy howard chalk paint color selznick grey.
Not so obvious from the photo is the extent of prep work required on this piece.
This will make it look shiny and smooth.
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Finally apply a coat of clear chalk paint wax this will seal and protect this piece.
Annie shows you how to create a two colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the chalk paint palette.
This week we are going to use all the techniques we have learned in the past all at once.
The 3 most popular techniques to distress your beautiful piece of f.
However between the money saved on primers and considering how far the paint will go it s worth it i m o.
The customer is requesting a white distressed painted furniture makeover with a subtle glaze to give that worn aged look.
Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath.
I really recommend using chalk paint when distressing.
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The number one tool to get proven results.
Because the natural wood that s left has a lovely reddish color the paint color chosen is a darker blue when distressed later the red will come through in places making a nice contrast.
There are a lot of different ways to distress your piece of furniture and everyone has their preference.
How to distress your furniture with chalk paint.
This vintage tall dresser is solid wood with 5 drawers and great details and cane doors.
Then you need two layers of a medium grey.
Then once you see the gray coming through add a small amount of wax to your steel wool and go over the distressed area again.
Start with a coarse pad and move down to medium and then fine depending on the furniture you re painting and how distressed you want your paint work.
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.
This is not recommended as a first time project because of all the.