How to Shabby Chic Furniture
by
Ahna Fulmer
(IC: blogger)
8 Materials
$40
2 Days
Easy
Do you have a dark piece of furniture that you would love to give a shabby chic makeover? Learn how to refinish any piece of furniture from stained to shabby chic with this easy tutorial!
This oak pedestal stand originally belonged to my great-grandmother and likely dates to the early 1900s. It has been sitting in the far corner of my library waiting patiently for a makeover. Well, her time to shine has finally come.The following process is applicable to any piece of finished wood furniture that you would like to redo into a painted shabby chic finish.
#1. Degloss
#2. Paint
#3. Paint second coat.
#4. Distress
Voila! From stained to shabby chic in 4 steps!
This is a VERY easy process, and I have finished dozens of pieces using this exact technique. Visit a local thrift store. Find a piece of furniture. Give it a try. You can do it!Visit Hammers N Hugs to discover lots more DIY inspiration for the home and family!
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Published September 10th, 2020 3:08 PM
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