How do I distress white wash wall?
I have a big wall that I want it to look like, distress wood. It has a dark green ish brown color on it already. I would like that to be the color that picks out on the distress part. How can I make it look like a professional did it?
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Hi Reyna! Here are some ideas for you.
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/make-distressed-look-painted-walls-40993.html
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/white-wash-walls/
The easiest and most professional method would be to white wash or German wash the wall, then use kitchen mesh fabric or scrubbers to distress the edges or sections of the wall to let the undercoating come through. After cleaning the mess, choose a sealer so your work will last several years. If you install a mantle or shelving, add decorations that emphasize the greenish brown color you like. The chippier the wall looks, the more professionally artistic it will look, but protect animals and babies!
I love using my Dremel Multi Tool sand attachment to create the distressed marks when I distress wood. I've never done a wall - but I did use it on a bed frame and desk. See here: https://happydealhappyday.com/7-ways-re-decorate-room-budget/
We have a Woodgrain roller which could be a lot of fun to create the wood look - check it out here: https://shop.artisticpaintingstudio.com/collections/decorative-art-rollers?page=1
Hi Reyna, hope this helps you out,
https://www.dee-campling.com/blog-latest/2020/2/20/distressed-painted-walls