How do I refinish a dark wood cedar chest to the beachy look?

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I want that white rustic look.

Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto · Answer

I would probably use milk paint and a pickling wax on top. You might have to sand the chest a bit but milk paint is pretty forgiving. Maybe a pale blue milk paint. Check out Miss Mustard Seed website for some ideas of how the finish would look.

Mogie · Answer

https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/30/nyregion/home-clinic-bleaching-wood-two-ways-to-get-down-to-the-nitty-gritty.html

Janet Pizaro · Answer

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/cedar-chest-redo/?lp=true

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

I would use a 50/50 mix of basic white paint and water and just give it a good white wash.

Jewellmartin · Answer

Sand, paint with three layers of white chalk paint, antique and trim as you like, seal with your choice of glosses. Enjoy ☺️

Bev · Answer

You can sand off the top finish and use .Vinager with steel wool added, wait a day and paint it on, as it dries you will get that driftwood look, if you want it to be a little whiter when dry dilute down white flat craft paint with 2 times as much water and wipe it on.

How do I refinish a dark wood cedar chest to the beachy look?

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