These antique chairs were an AWESOME find from a fellow furniture refinisher. I couldn't pass them up. It took me a little while to decide what I wanted to do with them but in your favor I decided to show you how a layered paint technique works.
Remember - no sanding, priming, stripping! On my first layer I bruised on Hibiscus Pink on the areas of the chair I was going to distress. One coat will do. Make sure to put it in and around all the cracks and corners.
Then I layered 2 coats of Heirloom directly on top of the Hibiscus Pink. MB Chalk Paint goes on a little thicker than regular paint so you don't need to do several coats to cover a dark color with a lighter color.
First coat
Second Coat
Once everything is dry use fine grit sand paper to distress. I focused on all the edges and lifted parts. Sand easily so you can see the layer underneath.
I love the effect of the dark wood and then the highlights of the Hibiscus Pink peering through just enough.
A couple quick coats of seal, new cushion material and this amazing twisted cord I found in the perfect color and these beauts are done.
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Labels: chalk paint, chic, dining chairs, distressed, diy, furniture ideas, kitchen chairs, madame butterfly chalk paint, painting techniques
