Try using a combination of these methods and use both a wet cloth and a sanding sponge to create the look you want.
Chalk paint distressing techniques.
This technique is commonly used for that shabby chic look.
Once your base colour is dry use a clean chalk paint brush to apply the second colour.
When i popped open my first quart of chalk paint by annie sloan i remember thinking i wonder if this can live up to the hype after all this decorative paint almost sounded like something out of a diyer s fairy tale.
Creating a distressed look.
Annie used aubusson blue and avoided painting this on too thickly as the thicker it s painted on the harder it is to sand back later.
Use clear wax or a color if wanting a more dramatic appearance.
If wanting to distress make sure you do it where usage would naturally show such as handles and corners.
Don t need to prep or sand unless surface is uneven.
Waxing is an important step.
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Sanding sections of single layer paint reveals only wood underneath.
Once your final paint coat is dry you can start distressing it with either a wet rag or fine grit sandpaper.
These easy chalk painting tips for beginners will liberate you from perfectionism and get you hooked on the latest and most fun way to paint furniture.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
How to use chalk paint wax tips on distressing.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
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10 optional create a two toned distressed look with chalk paint.
Annie began by applying her primer colour of chalk paint in giverny using a chalk paint brush to create texture.
If you want a piece to have two colors one showing through the other make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the usually lighter top coat.
Chalk painted furniture with eye catching depth is often achieved with the two color distress technique.
Yet by laying down two different colors and delicately sanding down key sections of the top paint layer you will expose that lower color layer not wood.