How Do You Paint Shabby Chic Furniture

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How do you paint shabby chic furniture. Paint a thin layer of your darker color all over the furniture. Rebecca Perfect takes time out to see if Shabby Chic furniture is really as easy as applying a pot of paint. If you want a two-tone look paint one color as the first coat and let it dry.

We recommend letting the first coat dry for at least 24 hours when you are using the wet-distressing technique. Remember to leave four hours between coats to ensure a smooth finish. You can read more on how to paint shabby chic furniture here.

The shabby chic look can be achieved with any type of paintchalk paint homemade or one of the commercial brands milk paint and even regular interior latex paint. But if its already light in color with multiple coats beneath it you dont need to carry out the stripping process. Distress Furniture Using Vinegar Heres another shabby chick paint trick for giving your furniture a distressed look.

Some shabby chic looking furniture is distressed sanded in spots to reveal the wood where wear and tear would naturally happen and some is not. Truly old furniture that has the look of shabby chic often has layers of paint where some of the layers underneath show through. Choose Your Paint Colors.

A tin of shabby chic furniture paint I used Chalky White from Rainbow Chalk A couple of pieces of fine grade sandpaper around 150 grit should do. To get started all you need is a piece of furniture some paint and a little sandpaper. Wait for the paint to dry for one hour per coat.

Converting an old pine bed head Rebecca takes y. Allow each layer of paint to dry properly before adding the next. Use a normal brush which has never been dipped in thinner or other solvents.