And here it is before.
To start this project off, I sanded down the piece and wiped down the debris with a wet rag before I sprayed on the primer.
I primed it with Zinsser Cover Stain which made a huge difference before I painted. The Rust-Oleum clear enamel was to seal everything after I painted and distressed.
I used Behr's Pot of Cream paint in a satin finish, and then distressed the edges with a little sandpaper. One tip I learned is to rub your edges that you want to sand with a candle before you prime and paint. The wax makes it really easy to sand the paint when distressing.
It turned out pretty cute.
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I have some casual, cottage looking furniture that is painted with the distressed look. I would like for it to have a finished, polished look. Would reversing these steps work for me?
ReplyDeleteI would first start with a paint stripper and scrap off as much of the paint as possible. Then use a small electric sander to smooth the piece before applying the stain. It should give your furniture the polished look your wanting.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Mary Beth! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks E! You're too sweet! Hope all is well!!
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