How do you distress a GREY dresser?

1. Prepare Your Space. Start by laying down drop cloths and preparing the area.
2. Sand and Clean the Piece. Sand the surface of the piece.
3. Paint the Piece.
4. Apply Wax and Top Layer of Paint (Optional)
5. Distress the Piece with Sandpaper and Steel Wool.
6. Apply a Stain (Optional)
7. Protect the Finished Piece with Polyurethane.

What is the best paint to distress furniture with?

Yes you can distress furniture paint with regular flat latex paint. It’s a budget friendly alternative. A flat latex paint is easy to sand and you can use my vinegar and water distressing technique . You can layer two colors, and create lots of the looks if you use flat latex paint.

How do you make wood look weathered gray?

Use a black tea wash first to get a grayer and darker effect:

1. Boil water and add 2 black tea bags for each cup of water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
2. Brush the tea onto the board. Let dry.
3. Now apply the iron vinegar and let it dry. You’re done!

Do you wax chalk paint before distressing?

Annie Sloan herself recommends applying at least one layer of wax first before distressing because the paint is very chalky and can produce a lot of dust when sanding.

How long after chalk paint can I distress?

The longer you wait, the harder the paint will dry, and the harder it will be to rub off. So, it’s best to not wait too long before you distress your piece. Try it at 15-20 minutes and see how it feels! If it’s coming off too much, let it dry longer.

How do you get the distressed look on wood?

Create Weathered Wood with Sanding technique. The most simple and straight forward method to distress wood is to sand some of the paint off. This technique works great on both already painted wood and unpainted wood. The key is to sand random areas that tend to get bumped or scratched naturally, so it looks organic.

Can you distress furniture with acrylic paint?

You can use any type of base coat, including acrylic, latex, and even spray paint. It is possible to paint the whole thing more distressed if you wish. Vaseline is the next step after that dries.

How do you make a grey wash stain?

Mix a small amount of light grey latex paint and water into a plastic cup. This will be a light grey-wash. I used a mixture of about 1 part paint to 4 parts water, using CIL Stratosphere (the color) color matched into Sherwin Williams paint (at the store).

How do I make new wood look old and grey?

To age new wood to a natural silvery gray, to grey-brown or black patina (depending on the wood), let a small piece of steel wool (or a few non-galvanized nails) sit overnight in ordinary white vinegar, then dilute the vinegar solution 1 to 1 with water. (If you used 1/4 cup of vinegar, add 1/4 cup of water.)

How long should I wait to distress chalk paint?

Can You distress gray chalk paint furniture?

Our old entertainment center was perfect for this DIY Distressed Gray Chalk Paint Furniture Makeover. It has lots of molding, edges, and detail that can be highlighted by distressing. You can use this technique with as little or as much distressing as you like.

What kind of paint do you use to distressed a drawer?

I used Amy Howard’s Selznick Grey Chalk Paint. I really recommend using chalk paint when distressing. It dries harder and faster than latex paint. And, it sands more easily and evenly than latex. In the video, I give a close up, long look at how I distressed this drawer.

How do you paint white and grey furniture?

And, just lightly sand. To get this DIY White and Grey Distressed look on already stained furniture: Clean the furniture with TSP to clean and degrease it. Patch with wood filler (if needed) and sand rough areas smooth with 150-grit sandpaper. Then follow the steps in the video, starting with the vaseline then blue chalk paint.

How do you get a white and grey distressed look?

To get this DIY White and Grey Distressed look on already stained furniture: Clean the furniture with TSP to clean and degrease it. Patch with wood filler (if needed) and sand rough areas smooth with 150-grit sandpaper. Then follow the steps in the video, starting with the vaseline then blue chalk paint.