For example, decide whether you want to use just varnish, one coat of paint, two or more. The piece will be safe to handle after 2 hours and fully set and dry after 3. Do look out for a future blog on exactly how to do this. If your furniture is in rough shape, you should strip it first and then paint the bare wood. Being on the hunt and finding the right piece of furniture is part of the fun. You’ve found a piece of furniture you want to shabby chic. All of the following paints can be used to produce Shabby Chic furniture. Hi great tutorial, I have adapted slightly to suit my needs. It suited the times, born of a pre-recession zeitgeist, where everyone and his dog were investing in property, wealth was king and money seemed to flow like water. As an alternative I would recommend having a look at Earthborn Claypaint, which is a product we have brought in since the writing of this blog. If you have time to send us some photos of your project, we would love to see! Stir to create a whitewash that you will use to paint the shabby chic furniture. Shabby chic furniture painting is a great way to give your home a new lease of life, or give the impression of age to a new piece of furniture. I have always had a love affair with the aged and vintage. Have a read up on the product and if you have any further questions, please do let me know. Shabby Chic strongly recommends Razzle Dazzle matt, water-based varnish, which is purposely formulated to protect chalk paint in the most unobtrusive and subtle of ways. Prep the Chalk paint in minutes and start updating your old and boring furniture with it like this dresser. The shabby chic chalk paint ‘look’ is totally on trend at the moment and it’s a fun and easy project to undertake. Can I just paint the bits I will sand to distress and not the whole thing in the base colour ? I hope that helps and if you have any questions please feel free to email me at wood@finishes.direct. There are alternate way to do this that include using two different paint colours, or for one colour with a natural wood exposed simply paint the furniture and once dry sand the areas you would like exposed. There is so much beauty in the fading of colors over time, the natural crackles a You probably need to leave it for around 24 hours and then gently scrub of the paper and seal to protect. Knowing what you need in terms of paint and materials will vary depending on the size of the project and the desired look that you wish to achieve. Thanks Kathy. But reading your blog I see you use an acrylic paint and or a chalk paint. I’d recommend starting off with a light distressing. This is why test areas are so important and it is vital to read the product details and guidelines first. Hello Nicola, Check out the nooks and crannies where the dust remained and even how it helped age two different ceiling medallions. Let it dry for 30 minutes. Be aware that chalk paint is not chalkboard paint… With a little Annie Sloan chalk paint and distressing, it’s got that awesome shabby chic look. Maybe if you are able to send a photo to me at wood@finishes.direct I will be able to help further. You will need to be a little more specific about your project and exactly what the problem is as well as what products you are using. Just look at that potential! So thank you for your help. I am also in love with that room in the first pic. Besides offering a full colour palette, we naturally specialise in the most sought after colours, which are frequently applied to furniture. That’s great, we would love to see some photos and share them on Social media pages for you!! How to: Paint with Chalk Paint® – The Basics. Also if you do go with the Clay paint we love to see our customers projects and if you would like to send photos the address for this is wood@finishes.direct. On top of all those things, chalk paint companies only offer 10-12 colors. For more information about interior furniture paints and their uses, contact our team of resident experts who are always on hand to help with project advice and product recommendations. You can pick up a lovely 1930s Art Deco wardrobe for less than £50, something with much more character than a brand new Ikea alternative. Not so long ago, interior decoration was all about chilly, bleak minimalism. Check out the photos below and notice the areas where you might imagine the paint naturally wearing off. You can either be bold and use two contrasting colours, or go for a subtle effect using toning colours for a softer look. What is the best way to prevent the stain leeching through the paint please. Below is an awesome example of a unique end table that I found on the tree lawn and with just a tiny bit of love can be transformed into an amazing piece. Recommended paints for Shabby Chic furniture… In order to add antiquing dust to your piece of furniture you’ll need: Start by applying a small amount of wax to your the nooks and crannies where you want your antiquing dust to stick. You would require a specialist product usually called Photo Transfer Medium, some wood to apply to, and something to seal with. Please could you clarify? A tip for those with sentimental furniture like I have – type up a little history of the piece and tape it onto the back of the piece of furniture, the provence is such a nice thing to have !! Many thanks. Then came the credit crunch and the banking crisis… and everything changed. Properly sanding and distressing your furniture can give your piece that amazing antique shabby chic look. I want to get the look where some of the original wood shows through. Do you know any tips other than sanding? Thank you for the great and easy to follow instruction. Unfortunately, we don’t have any direct experience of stripping paint from Lloyd Loom chairs i’m afraid. It is possible to just paint the areas with the base colour that you are going to distress. It is likely to be a varnish on the bookcase but due to the age its would be best to clarify a bit more information before I advice. Chalk paint a cost-efficient option to paint your furniture modern, rustic and shabby chic. The choice of paint is more down to the desired look and colour than anything else. Hi Sam The textured, lived-in look of chalk paint… It is also covered in transfers – should I sand these off ? I want to paint the legs of the table and refinish the top surface with something more practical – I was thinking oil? Before we start talking about how to create shabby chic décor, let’s have a quick look at what you can transform and where to get it. At the same time, a soft, opulent, yet cottage-style decor, often with an affected feel is emphasised to differentiate it from genuine period decor. Repeat this process 1-2 times until you have a medium think paint/chalky mixture. For small jobs we recommend, A soft buffing brush can be used to buff soft wax on to the furniture once painted and distressed. I have a set of four matching Victorian bedroom chairs with cane seats. Simply dip your small chip brush into the dust and then dab the dust into your nooks and crannies where you just applied the wax. We would also love to see before, during and after photos of any Shabby Chic furniture project. The type and extent of the Shabby Chic look is very much down to personal preference.
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