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Yes you can distress furniture paint with regular flat latex paint. It’s a budget friendly alternative. A flat latex paint is easy to sand and you can use my vinegar and water distressing technique . You can layer two colors, and create lots of the looks if you use flat latex paint.
What kind of paint do you use for Shabby Chic?
You don’t need much equipment to create the Shabby Chic look on furniture. All you really need is Chalk Paint® in the colour of your choice, some sandpaper and Chalk Paint® Wax to seal in your finish once you’ve finished. Materials for the ultimate Shabby Chic finish: Chalk Paint®.
Do you have to use chalk paint to distress furniture?
Chalk paint is great for achieving a distressed look on furniture. Everyone has their preferences but I still believe the best paint for farmhouse furniture is latex. Latex allows you to distress and you can even achieve a very matte finish without waxing with this flat clear coat (check the current price here).
What’s the difference between shabby chic and vintage?
While shabby chic generally refers to a style where items are deliberately made to look old, the term “vintage” tends to refer to a particular period of history.
Do they make black chalk paint?
Athenian Black is a true, deep black Chalk Paint® colour developed to reflect the opaque figures and dramatic silhouetted shapes painted on Ancient Greek ceramics.
Can you whitewash over painted wood?
Whitewashing works best on raw wood. That being the case, it’s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish—be it paint, stain, or varnish—as possible. Do so by thoroughly sanding the surface you intend to whitewash. Sanding by hand is one option, but it’s far quicker and easier to opt for a power sander.
How do you apply antique finish to furniture?
Prep Furniture. Remove the piece’s doors and hardware. Sand Surface. Whether your piece is new and unfinished or old and has a worn finish, sanding is the first step to create a clean surface before applying paint. Prime and Paint. Sand Again. Apply Stain. Apply Polyurethane.
Does chalk paint scratch easily?
When chalk paint isn’t properly protected and sealed it can chip and scratch pretty easily. So what’s the best way to keep chalk paint from scratching? Applying a liquid topcoat is the best way to keep chalk painted surfaces from scratching.
Do you wax before distressing with chalk paint?
Annie Sloan herself recommends applying at least one layer of wax first before distressing because the paint is very chalky and can produce a lot of dust when sanding.
What paint is best for furniture?
Satin or semi-gloss paints are ideal for most furniture pieces. No matter whether you’re choosing an interior or exterior paint, you’ll see a range of sheens: flat (matte), eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, in order of lowest to highest luster.
How do you make varnished wood look rustic?
The easiest way to age wood is with things you probably already have in your kitchen. Pour vinegar into the glass jar, filling it about halfway. Shred the steel wool and add it to the jar. Let the steel wool and vinegar sit in the jar uncovered for at least 24 hours.
Can you distress already stained wood?
Go with stain if you want the really rustic look. Go with paint if your design style is more modern. I stained the wood first, then used paint to create the distressed marks. You can really change up the look by using a few different paint colors to distress.
What Colours can you get in chalk paint?
As detailed above, chalk paint comes in a variety of colors, ranging from white to light green, as well as shades of red, pink, and gray. You can choose whichever color you like, provided it pairs well with the color of the furniture you are painting.
What sandpaper do you use to distress furniture?
Step 3) Distressing Once your final paint coat is dry, you can start distressing it with fine-grit sandpaper. You can start with 180 grit sandpaper to see how you like the look, but feel free to experiment with other grits. The higher the number, the finer the sandpaper.
What is chalk paint?
Chalk Paint® is a decorative furniture paint specifically designed by Annie Sloan to be easy to use, quick, and reliable. Chalk Paint® very rarely requires any preparation, such as sanding or priming, and can be used indoors or outside, on just about any surface.
Is rustic the same as farmhouse?
Whilewood, wood, everywhere describes both farmhouse and rustic styles, in contrast to the farmhouse’s somewhat refined aesthetic,rustic decor is all about keeping wood elements as close to their natural appearance as possible: taking advantage of natural shape, grain, knots, and imperfections for visual impact.
What happened to simply shabby chic?
Shabby Chic, the brand that taught the nation to love all things flea-markety, is shutting down. Run by British transplant Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic spent 20 years pushing adorably worn-in furniture and flowered sheet sets before declaring bankruptcy this year. But Simply Shabby Chic continues in Target stores.
What is rustic interior design?
Rustic interior design represents a natural, rough, aged, and casual design style. The category is broad and incorporates a range of variations on the style, including Tuscan, coastal, cottage and modern rustic. Weathered, raw wood is one of the most common materials used to create a rustic style interior.
