Chalk Paint Distress Dresser

Annie shows you how to create a two colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the chalk paint palette.

Chalk paint distress dresser.

I have found that with latex paints the latex becomes rubbery and really does not wet distress well. Annie sloan developed her un. Foam sanding block that is a medium or 80 grit. Annie used a chalk paint wax brush which makes it easy to get into all the carving.

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. Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath. Since the glaze on this piece will be subtle i am opting to seal with a clear matte sealer first followed by the antiquing glaze. This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.

Make sure you have the right tools to properly distress furniture. Once the wax is dry to touch but hasn t hardened you can start sanding. The antiquing glaze over white sometimes adds a slightly grungy aged feeling. Remove any excess wax using a lint free cloth.

One of the easiest ways to mess up when it comes to furniture distressing is using the wrong tools. Once dry add a coat of clear chalk paint wax. Not too profound i know but by only using one coat of paint versus the two to three i normally give my pieces for solid coverage it makes it easier and faster to reveal more of the wood underneath therefore creating a more distressed finish with very little effort. You can just dive right in.

I use only two tools when distressing furniture painted in chalk paint. Here s a tip that will give you a great distressed finish every time when using chalk paint. This distressed painted dresser will be getting a very subtle glaze for a worn and antiqued finish. Though your anxiety will quickly vanish when you see how easy it is to work with this paint.

This technique works great for chalk based or mineral based paints. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work. Distressed black painted furniture is the perfect black finish for any home style. Only use one coat of paint.

If this is your first chalk paint project and you re feeling anxious you can start with a side of the furniture that won t get as much air time like the back legs of a table.