In this distressed bathroom vanity transformation dated oak gets a face lift with bold turquoise chalk paint that has been antiqued and waxed.
Distressed wood paint kits.
The standard vanity base has been removed and replaced with classic tulip furniture legs to give the appearance of a stand alone piece of furniture to this diy vanity.
Distressing wood using wet paper technique.
If you want to combine the antique vibes of distressed wood with a colorful layer of paint you have several options at your disposal.
Dark wood stain i used walnut cotton white latex paint.
Dab dry to make sure your sandpaper is damp but not soaked.
Chemically staining the new wood effectively gives it an older looking color and patina and this method using vinegar and steel wool employs common materials.
July 19 2016 at 12 03 am.
All three methods work similarly in the way that they create a resist in certain spots so the paint can be lifted off later.
Plastic or paper plate.
Lightly spray your flexible sandpaper with water.
Use the cloth to wipe away distressed paint and dust.
This will go over your first coat of paint to help with the layered distressed look.
Rust oleum american accents ivory distressed kit is designed to add antique quality to bare wood and previously painted wood as well as metal plaster masonry and unglazed ceramics.
Using a pre stain wood conditioner on porous wood such as pine helps promote uniform color when applying stain.
Pour enough white distilled vinegar to cover it and let it sit for about 10 hours.
These are the steps with a simple explanation as to how to distress wood painted furniture.
Distressed wood can add a lot of rustic flair to any piece of furniture or decoration.
Create a paint wash place a small amount of your lighter shade of paint in a container.
Or do i just leave it as the white below and then when i go to distress it the wood below the white paint will come through.
Mix in water 1 teaspoon at a time until paint is thin like a wash but not so thin that it bubbles when you apply it.
This is sort of the dilemma i faced with my first distressing project.
Let s get to the bottom of this.
How to create distressed wood look with dry brush painting technique.
Basically if you want a dark color to come through and your wood is blonde you ll need to stain the.
If glue gets on an area that needs to be stained it will resist the stain.
After the base coat has dried for at least 2 hours it is ready to distress.
Spray mate clear varnish.
Be careful if your project requires glue.
Steel wool grade 2 gloves.
Wrap your sandpaper around a sand block.
Prepare a mixture by putting steel wool in a jar spray bottle or other sealable container.