Things You'll Need:
- Low-grit sandpaper
- Two shades of latex paint
- Paint roller and brushes
- White primer
- Paint trays
- Rags
- Water
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Step 1
Sand your furniture using a low-grit, or coarse, sandpaper. The surface should remain slightly rough.
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Step 2
Paint one coat of primer on the furniture. If, after the first coat dries, you can still see the furniture's bare surface, add another coat.
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Step 3
Once the primer is dry, apply your base layer of paint. This will be the lighter shade.
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Step 4
Allow to dry and add another coat if needed.
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Step 5
Pour the darker shade of paint into a paint tray and add water until it is slightly diluted. The paint should be runny but maintain its color.
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Step 6
Choose a side to work on. Place the furniture so the side you are working on is horizontal. Working on a vertical surface will cause the paint to drip.
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Step 7
Apply a small amount of paint to the furniture and immediately wipe with a rag. The dark shade of paint will cling to the rough spots, creating the weathered look.
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Step 8
Do not move the furniture until the side you are working on is completely dry. Then rotate the furniture again so you are working on a flat surface.
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Step 9
Continue Step 7 until you achieve the overall desired effect.
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Step 10
Touch up blotchy areas with a paintbrush using the diluted paint.
Comments
debstips said
on 10/5/2009 Thank you!I have been wanting to do a few pieces over,but really was not sure how to start.Now I can!5* and recommendation.
debstips said
on 10/5/2009 Thank you!I have been wanting to do a few pieces over,but really was not sure how to start.Now I can!5* and recommendation.
acopro13 said
on 1/7/2008 Very cool!
acopro13 said
on 1/7/2008 Very cool!
grouch said
on 12/10/2007 Wow I have so many things I want to sand down now. Maybe I can trick Santa into an electric sander huh? This is a great idea and I close my eyes and can see it all over an older room to get rid of some hideous paneling. The limits are endless.