Yes you can distress furniture paint with regular flat latex paint. It's a budget friendly alternative. A flat latex paint is easy to sand and you can use my vinegar and water distressing technique . You can layer two colors, and create lots of the looks if you use flat latex paint.
One may also ask, how do you make painted wood look weathered?
That, how do you make paint look antique?
What kind of sandpaper do you use to distress furniture?
Step 3) Distressing Once your final paint coat is dry, you can start distressing it with fine-grit sandpaper. You can start with 180 grit sandpaper to see how you like the look, but feel free to experiment with other grits. The higher the number, the finer the sandpaper.
First dilute the white paint with water, to a consistency of heavy cream. Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface. Use it as a white wash stain. Repeat with another 1-2 layers if you want it to look more white.
TECHNIQUE. If you are going for a distressed look or antiqued finish, chalk paint works really well for that. It is perfect for a farmhouse or cottage style room. You can distress with latex too, but chalk paint has a matte finish that is just a little more conducive to creating the aged look.
Tip: Like I mentioned before, distressing usually happens before you topcoat or seal the chalk paint. BUT I've learned a little trick to speed up the process, and create the distressed look we all love.
Make sure to wet distress within six hours or you will need to really saturate the piece to achieve results. Start gently and apply more pressure for a bolder look. You may choose to lightly sand for a buttery smooth finish. You may choose this technique if you want to expose the wood grain as well.
When you distress your furniture after you apply your initial coat of wax, you don't want to wait a day or two to do so. You will have an easier time of it if you distress immediately after you paint and wax… before the paint has had a chance to thoroughly dry and begin its curing process.
What are the different grits of sandpaper? There are many different grits available ranging from 60 to 7,000. The most common include 60-80 grit (coarse), 100-150 grit (medium), 180-220 grit (fine) and 320 grit (ultra-fine).
Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and a smaller portion of water. After you have painted and allowed the furniture to dry, spray on the vinegar solution. Use a rag (or something a bit more abrasive) to rub the furniture and to remove some of the paint.
Making whitewash is simple and inexpensive. Simply mix white water-based paint with water to the desired consistency. A 1:3 paint-to-water ratio will give a thin, translucent coating that doesn't need to be wiped or dry brushed. A 1:1 ratio will give a thicker coating that can be wiped or sanded for a distressed look.
Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and (usually) no sanding. A quick cleaning is typically all you need. ... Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and (usually) no sanding. A quick cleaning is typically all you need.
When chalk paint isn't properly protected and sealed it can chip and scratch pretty easily. So what's the best way to keep chalk paint from scratching? Applying a liquid topcoat is the best way to keep chalk painted surfaces from scratching.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn't a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.