How To Antique Furniture With Paint And Glaze
Top the primer with a coat of paint in your chosen color and allow to dry.
How to antique furniture with paint and glaze. Brush or roll a thin coat of primer onto the pieces interior exterior and doors. If you want an antiqued version mixing it with a black or brown can dull it down and give a subtle effect. There are 4 primary ways to create an antiquing glaze for furniture or cabinets.
Put an antique glaze on a piece of furniture by using a semi-pas. Sand just enough to remove any sheen which will help the paint stick. Mix clear glaze with a shade of brown paint.
Often after a Painting 101 class people want to know how to take their furniture to the next level. In looking at the 4 glazing types they offer different benefits as you apply them but the end result will be very similar. Next use the sanding block completely remove the existing painted finish or stain in areas that would be prone to heavier wear like the edges and high points.
Glazing over a Flat finish paint soaks up the glaze more and gives it a more ruggedrustic look. Mix your antique paint glaze by stirring thoroughly one part dark brown paint to three parts glaze. For the finishing touch I added this NEW Golden Gemstone Mousse to the hardware details and rims on the legs.
Well my friends one of the ways to do it is with glaze. Distress any areas youd like with fine sand paper. If necessary apply a second base coat.
This creates an effect in the cracks and corners of your piece giving your furniture character and depth. Let the enamel dry completely. Then I mixed 2 parts water 1 part paint and 5 parts glaze.

