Distressed painting

I needed to make a new door, look old. Really old. The only dilemma was the underlying "new" door surface. I couldn't simply paint and distress. The look had to…

DIY How to Paint Furniture. Distressing . Annie Sloan Chalk Paint . Distressed Blues. by The Decorated House. Donna Courtney

NO SANDING LAYERED LOOK PEOPLE. So here is the thing, you can get this look two ways, layering the paint and then sanding through each layer, or as I was playin…

We get asked all the time how we achieve a 'distressed' look when we paint furniture. This method is cheap, easy and foolproof. Plus, it softens your hands at…

There are lots of tutorials for chippy paint techniques, but this is one of the easiest. This shows to do a layered paint effect perfect for DIY furniture and more.

I'm going to show you how to distress new wood a quick and easy way. If you've been wondering how to make new wood look old and distressed wait until you see this method. I couldn't believe how fast it dried..

Achieve well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and decor items. Learn distressing and aging Techniques for Antiquing Furniture you can do!

Happy almost weekend! I'm sorry for the absence for the past few days. We've been SO beyond busy lately between getting ready to move, a f...

How to get a chippy paint finish.

There are an infinite number of ways to distress something. Old is in! Well, we call in “vintage” or “shabby chic” now, but still… We all know the look. We LOVE the look! Whether it’s furniture, picture frames, lamps, or any random decor item–it’s all the rage.