Annie shows you how to create a two colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the chalk paint palette.
Distressed chalk paint table and chairs.
Discover the secret the pros aren t telling you.
If it is still cold to the touch that is an indicator that it is not dry.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
I use only two tools when distressing furniture painted in chalk paint.
Make sure you have the right tools to properly distress furniture.
Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath.
How to distress your furniture with chalk paint.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
And not only that but chalk paint had the power to free diyers of the dreadful curse of stripping sanding and priming their pieces.
Your piece of furniture should be dry to the touch as well room temperature before you dive in.
Not so obvious from the photo is the extent of prep work required on this piece.
This vintage tall dresser is solid wood with 5 drawers and great details and cane doors.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
Chalk paint possessed magical powers.
The number one tool to get proven results.
It could adhere to practically any surface on which it was painted varnish bare wood laminate plastic metal glass it made no difference.
Annie sloan developed her un.
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.
Finally apply a coat of clear chalk paint wax this will seal and protect this piece.
The customer is requesting a white distressed painted furniture makeover with a subtle glaze to give that worn aged look.