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Blogger Virginia Beach, VA on Sep 23, 2012

Do-it-yourself Vintage Chippy Finish!

Disclaimer: I am selling the MMS Milk Paint but there are LOTS of other vendors out there! I just wanted you to see what you can do with this paint! I love the chippy finish I often see but sometimes the pieces are just so old with rotted areas or a really rickety situation. If they're nice and sturdy, I usually can't afford them! So, I love that I can get the look for less......pretty much what I'm about anyway!If you DO want some paint, you can order it on my blog...button in the sidebarwww.missflibbertigibbet.com

8 Comments

Donna R Lumberton, TX

This looks great. The chippy finish is one of my favorites.

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 0
Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA

Thanks Donna! I was really pleased with the result!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Freckled Laundry (Jami) Elmira, NY

Looks great, Lorraine!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA

Thanks Jami!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI

Is that a laminate piece that you used? It looks awesome.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA

Thanks! No it's all wood. Oak I'm pretty sure. I gave it a light sanding because it was pretty grungy.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Debi Billings, MT

hi, this looks awesome, I have a question, you said before the milk paint you used *ironstone* what did you mean by that? Was it something you used on this piece or ?? I really want to try this, it looks 100 years old.

on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 0
Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA

Sorry Debi...I didn't see your comment earlier! Yes, I used Miss Mustard Seed's Ironstone color milk paint on the cabinet. If you don't have a vendor in your area, I sell it at http://www.missflibbertigibbet.com

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 0