Antique And Distressed Furniture Painting
Distressed regarding furniture doesn t mean worried or upset it refers to the worn often beat up condition of the pieces.
Antique and distressed furniture painting. Today the distressed look is sought after and it can add character and style to many types of decor. How to paint distressed furniture an antique white. Give furniture an antique look for a fraction of the cost of purchasing antique furniture by applying a distressing technique. We chose latex paint for its ease of use.
How to give furniture an antique look some people enjoy the challenge of taking an inexpensive piece of unfinished furniture and giving it some of the charm and character of a fine antique. 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. Once you have your wood furniture and paint colors it s time to get started. However oil based paints are known for their durability and oftentimes the go to option for wood trim and cabinetry.
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. In our grandmothers day if a piece of furniture or a picture frame was distressed it meant it had been around for generations and most of the paint had worn off in areas that had been rubbed by hands or nicked by being moved too many times.