Distress Shabby Chic 1920s Buffet Restoration Annie Slo This was a big restoration project. much of the decorative pieces were falling off or gone. we used wood filler as our medium for repair. at the end of the. 7 simple steps to diy shabby chic furniture painting. before you apply chalk paint® you want to make sure the paint is really thick. the thicker it is, the more it will crack and chip once you start distressing it. to do this, leave your can of paint open overnight or in the fridge for a couple of hours. apply a liberal coat of chalk paint.
Shabby Chic Vintage Antique Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet Painted In On the left is annie sloan chalk paint in paris grey ($15 for the 100ml sample size) applied over the crackle painted on both horizontally and vertically with a crappy old nylon bristle brush. on the right is the effect with paint over crackle done in one direction. The paint will roll and peel where the wax has been applied. step 3 paint. most of the time, shabby chic furniture is covered in either a flat paint or satin paint, as high gloss isn’t the look most want to achieve. put a good coat of this paint on your piece and allow it to dry. In this tutorial, annie demonstrates how to use clear chalk paint™ wax to finish a heavily distressed and naturally worn looking project. make sure your piece is dry. using a chalk paint™ wax brush, apply clear chalk paint™ wax to your piece liberally. once you have covered the piece, use a cloth to wipe off the excess wax. learn annie. 1 tin of annie sloan clear soft wax (500 ml.) annie sloan wax brush. this is a worthwhile investment if you plan on doing multiple chalk paint® projects; but in a pinch, you can apply the wax with a soft, lint free rag. 3 soft, lint free rags (microfiber, cheesecloth, or a t shirt with seams cut out will work). 100 – 220 grit sandpaper.
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