How Do You Paint Wood Furniture In A Distressed Style?
Very few hard and fast rules exist when it comes to distressing furniture. Distressing is the act of giving faux age to a piece of furniture so it appears older and naturally worn by time and use. The more imperfect the piece appears, the better it will look. Painting is one way to give bland furniture character and age. Choose colors that are not overly bright and distracting, but remember: In this instance, color is not as important as technique. Sand the furniture to ensure proper bonding of the new paint. If there is paint on the piece, you may find you like the effect of the old paint peeking through the new paint in areas (this adds to the distressed look). If you don’t, sand off all the old paint and start fresh. Use larger-grain sandpaper to remove paint and fine-grain to smooth the surface afterward. Paint the furniture with a flat paint to give it the look of an aged piece. Lightly load the brush with paint and apply in a light back and forth motion. Furniture will appear mor
