Is there a way to make paint on a piece of furniture crackle and chip?

Kate
by Kate
I chalk- painted a dresser, and I love the color, but it looks too new and lacks character. How can I make it chippy and peeling? I know sanding will help make it look worn, but I want that flaky look. Thank you.
  6 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 24, 2017

    I think the process should have been done first,however I found this site . chalkpaintideas.com/how-to-crackle-chalk-paint/

    • Kate Kate on Mar 05, 2017

      I know. I'm new to all this and thought that sanding would achieve the worn look I want, but it's more he flaking that I'm looking for. Thank you for taking the time to answer.

  • Shoshana Shoshana on Feb 27, 2017

    Agreed- I believe the trick is in the drying. Here's a good tutorial from a fellow Hometalker http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/creating-the-crackle-2882155

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    • Shoshana Shoshana on Mar 07, 2017

      That's the fun part about DIYing- sometimes we make mistakes (frustrating) but then we improvise and learn from that. And get to share what we've learned with our fellow hometalkers!  Let us know how it progresses!

  • Denise Denise on Feb 27, 2017

    There is actually a "crackle" medium that you can purchase. Easy 3 steps... paint base color, apply crackle coat, then apply top coat - usually a different contrasting color or lighter or darker shade than the base paint.


  • Judy Maranger Judy Maranger on Mar 03, 2017

    I've used Vintage Market and Design Timeworn with GREAT results.

    https://www.vintagemarketanddesign.com/collections/timeworn

  • Kate Kate on Mar 05, 2017

    Nice look. Thank you for sharing! I'll check out the site. I appreciate your response.

  • Tim Tim on Mar 11, 2017

    Whenever I've done crackling paint projects I first apply some thinned down elmer's glue with a little water. Apply that and allow to dry. After that the paint of your choice.