Distressed Furniture Paint Kits

Distressing wood using wet paper technique.

Distressed furniture paint kits. Applying paint with a paint brush creates peaks and valleys that will be more visible when you apply the stain resulting in a more accurate antique look. Refresh and renew your furniture in days at a fraction of the cost. Rust oleum american accents distressed finish kits capture the look of casual distressed finishes. The paint will roll and peel where the wax has been applied.

Protective coating gives a custom long lasting look. All three methods work similarly in the way that they create a resist in certain spots so the paint can be lifted off later. It contains everything you need to easily simulate the shabby upscale charm of old weathered paint. For the color look.

If you re using a single color on a piece of furniture and want to expose the original wood layer henry says dry distressing is the way to go. Use indoors or in a covered outdoor location. Put a good coat of this paint on your piece and allow it to dry. Step 3 paint.

To distress the finish and make the painted surface look more naturally weathered take the sander back to the surface of the furniture when the paint has dried. Both the candle technique see previous and the wet paper technique are good alternatives to distress wood or furniture using vaseline. Most of the time shabby chic furniture is covered in either a flat paint or satin paint as high gloss isn t the look most want to achieve. Not so obvious from the photo is the extent of prep work required on this piece.

Can also be used with a decorative glaze. Achieve a casual vintage look in minutes with rust oleum s all in one kit. Each 2 part kit contains one quart of base coat one half pint of top coat sanding pad gloves paint brush and idea book. The customer is requesting a white distressed painted furniture makeover with a subtle glaze to give that worn aged look.

Sand again once paint has fully dried and before applying stain give the furniture s edges a thorough sanding so areas of wood are showing through to simulate years of wear. Paint over the base coat and the wax. For a dry distressed look you can use tools such as wire brushes sandpaper files or even chains and hammers to mimic the appearance of years of rubbing and impact damage she says. The steel wool won t harm the rest of the paint enough to worry about remember the piece is meant to be distressed so use it to find the waxed areas wipe off the piece with the tack cloth.

Rust oleum furniture transformations furniture coating system rejuvenates your worn mismatched or outdated furnishings with a beautiful and durable finish. Rust oleum american accents distressed kit creates a casual distressed finish in two easy steps.