Tips For An Effortless Wet Distressed Dresser
I love the look of a distressed dresser and it makes the bumps of life on your furniture so much easier to swallow. Oh, it’s gonna happen. It’s just a matter of time and when it does, it just adds a bit more of character.
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Tips For An Effortless Wet Distressed Dresser
Choosing The Right Paint For A Wet Distressed Dresser
Products list for this project:
- Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint
- Cling On Paint Brush
- Kitchen Scrubber Sponge
- Mini Whisk
- Plastic Storage Containers with lids
- Soft Furniture Wax
- Lint Free Cotton Cloths
- Wax Brush
I use Wise Owl Paint when I want to use the wet distressing method on my furniture. Having a peekaboo of the beautiful wood showing through gives it so much character. You just can’t go wrong with a black and brown combo. It’s a classic!
This dresser was painted with two coats of black chalk synthesis paint from the Wise Owl Paint Products and allowed to dry overnight. The very next morning, I used a kitchen scrubber sponge to distress the edges on carefully chosen areas to add a bit of depth and character.
It was easy! Just wet the kitchen sponge, use the scrubber side to carefully remove the amount of paint that you want removed and then wipe the distressed area clean with the smooth side of the sponge. Done!
Sealing Your Distressed Dresser With Black Wax
This is really cool! Did you know you can make your own black wax? It’s a great compliment to a black chalky painted dresser. I love the feel of a waxed piece and sometimes it’s the logical choice.
To make black wax I used about 4 Tbsp of soft furniture wax and added about a 1 tsp of the Wise Owl paint. I really kinda eyeballed it. Just add enough paint to the wax to tint it a bit. Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint is highly pigmented so it’s great for making colored waxes with their paints.
Applying DIY Black Wax to the Distressed Dresser
Applying the black wax is fairly easy when you use a soft wax brush. I used a circular motion when applying to make sure the wax covers the paint completely, then I smooth it out in one direction. Kinda like painting. If you allow the wax to dry in the circular pattern without smoothing it out, the finish will be uneven when it dries and you’ll be calling me for help. LOL It ain’t pretty!
Allow it to dry then buff with a clean lint free cloth until it’s silky smooth.
And I couldn’t wait to stage this beautiful piece! The white cotton stem wreath was just the right contrast to soften all that back. These wreath are great with so many decor styles. I found a similar one for you here to see!
Black Distressed Dresser
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Until the next project… xo, Do
