I like painting furniture in
shabby chic whites and I like
creating silky smooth finishes.
Let me share six tips on how I
do this while using a paint brush.
These tips are based on using ASCP to create a
shabby chic finish with light distressing.
TIP: #1
Start with a clean soft, medium to high quality paint brush.
A dirty brush or a cheap brush will work against you.
TIP: #2
Brush your paint in one direction, usually with the grain of
the wood. Do not linger while you are painting, be quick with
your strokes and move along.
the wood. Do not linger while you are painting, be quick with
your strokes and move along.
TIP: #3
Each coat should be brushed in the same direction.
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TIP: #4
Use a 220 grit sand paper to smooth the surface.
Sand in the same direction as your brush strokes.
NOTE: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint sands very easily.
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TIP: #5
Continue smoothing with your sand paper and do a little extra around details.
TIP: #6
The final step to ASCP is waxing. After your surface is smoothed out waxing becomes even easier.
I wet distressed the the vintage pulls on this project.
Check out this link to learn more about distressing with water:
BEFORE AFTER
HAPPY PAINTING!!
INSTAGRAM @4_the_love_of_wood
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