Rustic Look Chalk Paint

You can see the difference in the two pieces i posted above granted both are distressed.

Rustic look chalk paint.

If you want to add a rustic style to your home real milk paint is here to help. I just love this piece. I think you need to do more of this look. Here annie has selected primer red and napoleonic blue.

If you want wood peeking. Chalk paint 3 colors you can find my diy chalk paint recipe here good paintbrush for painting base coat i use paint pixie brushes and this amazon brush which is amazing and cheap. Choose two colours from the chalk paint palette. Annie demonstrates how to use two colours from the chalk paint palette to create the basis for a heavily distressed rustic look.

Layering chalk paint for a rustic farmhouse look with stencils. Layer 3 different paints on top of one another including stencils distress with petroleum jelly the first half of the 2 part tutorial on layering chalk paint colors adding stencils and distressing for a country farmhouse look with a touch of whimsy. Dark wax is a great way to get an antiqued look without having to do any distressing. Chalk paint colors are all the rage thanks to their matte finish which is ideal for giving furniture and diy projects a rustic feel.

Rustic chalk style paint is perfect for painting furniture of all kinds. When it s dry knock the paint off with a piece of folded sandpaper. Optional for a great antique look use dark chalk paint wax. Rustic chalk style paint.

These are the most popular chalk paint ideas for a fresh country look. It s easy to apply to surfaces including wood metal and concrete. Anyway the last thing i wanted to note about the rustic look is that you can also achieve it using annie sloan s dark wax. It s so much easier to achieve and has the most character.

If you want the piece to look like it s been painted before you ll want to buy two colors of paint so the base color shows through when the top player is distressed. I have been experimenting with chalk paint for about 2 years now and always like to do the rustic look. Apply clear chalk paint wax with a lint free cloth or brush working the wax into the paint like hand cream and removing any excess as you go. Primer if needed foam brush to apply it i was painting over cherry wood so it was a must.

I love and use zinsser bulls eye shellac or zinsser bin. Its opaque coverage and endless pigment make it the ideal choice for antique pieces that are in need of a fresh look.