Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath.
Distressed chalk paint table and chairs.
Chalk paint possessed magical powers.
It could adhere to practically any surface on which it was painted varnish bare wood laminate plastic metal glass it made no difference.
I use only two tools when distressing furniture painted in chalk paint.
This will take your painted furniture to the next level and provide an authentic distressed look to your painted furniture.
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.
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.
The number one tool to get proven results.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Finally apply a coat of clear chalk paint wax this will seal and protect this piece.
Your piece of furniture should be dry to the touch as well room temperature before you dive in.
And not only that but chalk paint had the power to free diyers of the dreadful curse of stripping sanding and priming their pieces.
Make sure you have the right tools to properly distress furniture.
How to distress your furniture with chalk paint.
You can just dive right in.
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This vintage tall dresser is solid wood with 5 drawers and great details and cane doors.
Annie shows you how to create a two colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the chalk paint palette.
Not so obvious from the photo is the extent of prep work required on this piece.
If it is still cold to the touch that is an indicator that it is not dry.