Things You'll Need
Painter’s tape
Latex indoor paint (at least two colors)
Paintbrush
Tapered candle
Fine grit sandpaper
Tack cloth
Polyurethane sealant
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Distressed window frames can add charm to your home decor. If your style is rustic, shabby chic or old world, a window frame that looks brand new may clash with you other pieces of furniture. Distressing is a technique that will make a newer piece look old through painting and sanding. Pick colors that match the hues in your existing decor to tie the room together.
Step 1
Apply painter's tape around the window frame to protect the areas of the window you do not want to paint.
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Step 2
Paint the window frame in the color you want for the base. This color will show through once the distressing technique is complete. Allow the base coat to dry.
Step 3
Rub a tapered candle along the frame where you want the base coat to show through. The wax will prevent the top coat from adhering.
Step 4
Paint the frame in the top coat color of your choice. Allow the paint to dry.
Step 5
Rub fine grit sandpaper over the area that you applied the candle wax. Rub until the base coat shows through.
Step 6
Wipe away the paint dust with a tack cloth.
Step 7
Paint the frame with a polyurethane sealant.
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