How Do You Create A Distressed Finish On Furniture?
Love that vintage look on furniture? Want something that’s different? Unique? Follow these distressing instructions, and you’ll have a one-of-kind piece of furniture in no time. Apply 2 coats of your base color. In the example above, General Finishes waterbased Brick Red Milk Paint was used. (For more instructions on how to apply waterbased finishes, look for this Ehow article – How to Apply Water Based Stain to Wood http://www.ehow.com/how_2063275_apply-waterbased-stain-wood.html After that is dry, apply a waterbased clear topcoat to prevent color blending. Apply your top color. In the example above, General Finishes waterbased Basil Milk Paint was used. Sand the desired areas with a random orbital sander. This could be portions of drawer fronts, door panels, or table tops – any place that might get extra wear. Sand one section at a time, then wipe away dust with a cloth to reveal the first color of paint. Experiment with different pressure and technique to create the look you want. U
