How To Distress Chalk Paint: Steps To Distress Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets & Table

General Overview

The distressed wood looks unique and is the ultimate idea to give an updated makeover to the furniture. Using chalk paint is one of the best ways to get the alluring distressed wood look in an easy way. However, there are a number of other ways also to give the wood a distressed look using some tools and methods. All methods will offer a different distressed look that looks fabulous too.

Steps To Distress Furniture/Table With Chalk Paint

The steps to distress the wood furniture piece or table are mentioned below:

1. Cleaning: Ensure to clean the furniture piece or table from all dirt and grime to make the surface ready. Cleaning with the mild dish soap is highly recommended.
2. Sanding: Sanding using high grit sandpaper is recommended.
3. Denting: To get divots and grooves use a hammer and other tools. Doing this will create a more natural and distressed look.
4. Sander: In order to smoothen the grooves and dents the application of the sander is recommended.
5. Chalk Paint: Prior application add a very little amount of the water to it in order to dilute it.
6. Application: Smoothly apply the chalk paint using the brush in the direction of the grains and allow it to dry.
7. Second Coat: Once the first coat dries the application of the second coat of the chalk paint is required to get a more aged look.
8. Re- Sanding: The areas like edges, corners, etc needs to be sanded. The light sanding process is required for the harsh needs to be avoided.
9. Dusting: Once the sanding is done use a tack cloth to remove all its residue.
10. Distressing Wax: Apply the Distressing wax over the furniture to seal and protect it. Once the wax is applied using wax brush use a lint-free cloth to remove it. Once again apply the wax and follow it by wiping off using microfiber cloth but ensure to do it in the direction of the grain.
11. Buff: Buff the table or furniture to get the shiny distressed look.

Easy Steps To Distress Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding

Easy steps to paint kitchen cabinets without sanding are as follows:

1. Cleaning: The kitchen cabinets need to be cleaned from all dust, grime, and dirt using the grease cutting cleaner.
2. Liquid Deglosser: Pour the Liquid Deglosser on the clean towel and apply it over the entire drawers and cabinets in the circular direction.
3. Remove Doors/hardwares: All doors, drawers, and hardware need to be removed.
4. Inside Cabinets/ Shelves: Remove inside cabinets and shelves and clean the same.
5. Paint Back: Paint back side of the cabinets using white cabinet enamel in thin coats.
6. Small Brush: Apply the paint to the hard to reach areas and moldings using a small brush.
7. Front Side: The front side of the cabinets need to be painted. Let the cabinets dry completely.
8. Second Coat: The second coat needs to be applied only after the first coat dries completely.
9. Shelves Painting: Apply paint over the shelves and let them dry completely. Double coats will give remarkable results.
10. Hardware Painting: All hardware parts need to be spray painted and allowed to dry.
11. Wall Units: The wall units need to be painted as well. Once dried reattach the parts like doors, drawers, etc back.