I am going to attempt to upcycle an old roll top desk for my daughter with chalk paint.
Before and after chalk paint cabinets distressed.
Otherwise the dark wax will end up staining the chalk paint.
If you want to give your cabinets a bit of extra character rub them with a high grit sandpaper bang the edges with a hammer and use a screw to make small groupings of round.
10 fabulous furniture makeovers using chalk paint before and after may 10.
And be sure to google around to find some tutorials on painting cabinets with chalk paint.
Commercial products to chalk paint cabinets are expensive and annie sloan s original version requires some work to track down.
10 optional create a two toned distressed look with chalk paint.
If you want a piece to have two colors one showing through the other make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the usually lighter top coat.
Step 6 in distressing and antiquing kitchen cabinets is to darken the cabinets with additional glaze.
It s all right to apply the glaze liberally in these places because some of it will be removed in the next step of the process.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.
There are two different schools of thought of whether to wax before distressing and after or to distress first then wax.
I would recommend adding clear wax before you add the dark wax.
I know there are a lot out there.
Using a small brush add more antiquing glaze to the distressed parts of the cabinets and doors.
This technique is commonly used for that shabby chic look.
And you want to be able to move smear rub in the dark wax to make your project look antiqued.
These considerations have led to a plethora of diy blogs offering their own takes on the recipe using a standard flat acrylic or other types of low gloss paint as a base.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
Unlike regular paints the key to getting a great distressed look with chalk paint is to make your cabinets look old and a bit banged up before you start painting.
Distressing with chalk paint.