I started by cleaning the entire piece with water tsp and a scrub brush.
Gray chalk painted dresser.
Jul 29 2020 explore hue new painted furniture s board dressers chest of drawers chalk paint ideas followed by 591 people on pinterest.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
The dresser shown was painted with annie sloan paris grey and old white given three coats of color and waxed.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
If you want a piece to have two colors one showing through the other make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the usually.
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Here s my easy to follow steps for this beautiful diy gray chalk paint furniture makeover.
Chalk finish paint dresser.
To paint this dresser they used chalk finish paint to give the entire piece one coat.
Nov 25 2017 explore lisa warborg s board gray chalk paint on pinterest.
A few months ago i used this layering and distressing technique on a diy pedestal table base well i loved that white and grey distressed paint look so much that i wanted to see it on something bigger.
How to give furniture a gray weathered finish.
Our old entertainment center was perfect for this diy gray chalk paint furniture makeover.
Then i patched and fixed all the missing veneer and old hardware with bondo and sanded the bondo smooth.
It has worked very well in this gorgeous cabinet.
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Artist annie sloan originally trademarked the term chalk paint for her eponymous line of decorative paints in 1990 but you can buy similar products today from companies like valspar rust oleum and decoart or through retailers like amazon target and home depot.
10 optional create a two toned distressed look with chalk paint.
I gave the rest of the dresser a light sanding with 180 grit and then wiped away all the dust with a.
How to layering chalk paint.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
I love grey painted furniture and have several pieces that i ve painted in my home.
You ll be happy to know that no sanding or deglossing is needed with a paint brush apply one even coat of behr s premium solid color weather proofing all in one wood stain sealer in the color light lead i only needed a sample size a little bit goes a long way.
I should warn you it gets a whole lot ugly before it starts looking good.