I took an old record storage table and did a 2 color paint layering to get a fun shabby chic finish.
The original table was stained in a dark finish, that is the best
possible base for really great looking distressed pieces. The
first color I applied on that was a soft Spanish moss green,
the second coat was a bright white. Both paints were Annie
Sloan Chalk Paint, but the green was kitchen counter mix.
I find if I start to distress a layered paint project soon after
drying, the colors seem to come off together and too quickly
with too much of the bottom layer not staying put, so I leave
the paint to really set up and dry for a few days so the first
layer doesn't sand away as quickly.
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I've had several people talk to me about the same issues, so it
does seem to be a common issue. 1 alternative is to wax the first coat before applying the second color, this would
ensure it would hold better when sanding.
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