How do I paint a frame to make it look like a whitewashed beach sign?
I have a picture with a brown wood frame. I want the frame to be whit, but have the look of being scuffed up. Thank for your help!
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Paint the frame white with any kind of paint except gloss. Then you can dry brush with gray for a beach look. For a distressed look get some fine sandpaper and lightly buff in areas to remove some paint. Another method is to paint gray, let dry, paint white, then buff with sandpaper until some gray shows. You can also repaint and start over if you don’t like the results.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOI8Y5tlYJE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xlenJPHqF0
If the sign is raw wood (if smooth, rough up with sand paper), simply mix white paint and water 50/50, paint on and let sit a bit, wipe off with a rag. You can reapply if not white enough.
I would suggest using chalk paint or spray paint in a flat or satin finish.
Here's one I've done in a few beachy colors. You can just use white though if that's what you prefer:
https://www.toworkwithmyhands.com/2017/06/stenciled-beach-sign-a-quick-project.html