Steps To Shabby Chic Furniture
The steps to shabby chic the furniture are mentioned below:
- Prepare The Wood: Begin with removing the existing finish on the wood, the finish can be removed either by sanding or paint remover.
- Water-based Acrylic Primer: The coat of the acrylic primer gives it a smoother finish, makes it easier to work on and then allow the primer to dry. Once the primer is dried apply the thin coat of the acrylic paint that should be water based. After the first layer is dried then finely sand the surface then apply the second layer.
- Distressing The Painted Wooden Furniture: The user can create the distressed finish with the two colors in which the second layer is rubbed away to reveal the first layer that gives the furniture ‘natural’ wear and tear look, acrylic water-based paint is best for the job.
- Distressed Look: The pre-painted furniture can be distressed with sandpaper, or wire wool and then scrape it with a large nail or even the user can bash it with a hammer to take off the paint as deep as wood level.
- Finish: Once the desired look is achieved let it dry, and then apply good quality clear beeswax polish or furniture polish. This will give a glossy finish as well as protects the surface.
How To Shabby Chic Furniture With Chalk Paint?
Below are the steps on How To Shabby Chic Furniture With Chalk Paint:
- Hardware: Remove hardware from the furniture piece as painting with it can put marks on hardware.
- Sanding: Lightly sand the surface to remove any wax or varnish, and then clean the furniture.
- Apply: Then apply the light coat of the Chalk paint and let it dry then sand it and apply second coat.
- Distress Look: In order to get the layered look, then lightly sand away the color at the edges, that will reveal the earlier color.
- Finish: Complete the process with a clear coat finish.