Layering chalk paint

So here is the thing, you can get this look two ways, layering the paint and then sanding through each layer, or as I was playing around with today and fell in love with, was layering, with large flat brush and chip brush alternatively. #diy #diy paint #painted furniture

I’ve used washes to create depth, but this was my first attempt at using layers. I’ve had this chest for a long time. It was spray painted in white in the early 90s. I loved the shabby /cottage look, even back then! Ha! However, it has been stored in our attic for many years. After seeing so many lovely pieces painted with multiple layers, I thought this piece made a good candidate for trying that technique. The original coat was white and in good condition (sorry no before pictures). I…

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Everyone was talking about how to get a DIY restoration hardware finish on furniture so I had to try it for myself. I used a mixture of vinegar and steel wool for the base stain and layered chalk paint to give it that weathered oak effect. GORGEOUS! #dododsondesigns #restorationhardwarefurniture #chalkpaint #lateredtechnique

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