Is chalk paint or white washing better to use on new wood?
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Will chalk paint make a new piece of wood look weathered or would white washing be better?
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If you sand the edges, you will have a distressed look with chalk paint, Alice. I think whitewashing will give you more of a 'weathered' look.
His Alice! White washing will definitely give you more of a weathered look! :)
Here is a post on white washing wood furniture for you. :)
Thank you.
Chalk paint is much better then white washing but that's my personal opinion. I hope it helps! Bushra
Thank you
It definitely depends on your preference. I love both! But I love the whitewash I did on my bedroom furniture here https://ourcraftymom.com/how-to-whitewash-furniture-orc-week-3-master-bedroom/
Thank you.