Primp My Primer - DISTRESSING Techniques - Good Ones!

by Down to Earth Holly

Do you have a piece of furniture that you want to update? If you like an aged look - here is a tutorial that is simple to follow using only what you may have around the house. No fancy paint that you have to mix. Baby oil? Check! Primer? Check! Old Paint Brushes? Check.... it's easier than you think. Two hours - start to finish and no trip to the hardware store. The post is detailed so visit my blog to view more. Happy painting and Happy New Year!
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primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture

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primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, Use what ever spray paint you have in the garage to cover your piece Sanding prior to painting a little will help it adhere better to the wood

Use what ever spray paint you have in the garage to cover your piece. Sanding prior to painting a little will help it adhere better to the wood. http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, Dry brush with an inexpensive paint brush and a different color such as white by lightly coating the surface with feather strokes

Dry brush with an inexpensive paint brush and a different color such as white by lightly coating the surface with "feather strokes". http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, All covered with paint and ready to distress

All covered with paint and ready to distress. http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, Sand see the post for more details on number of grit to use and when makes a huge difference

Sand. (see the post for more details on number of grit to use and when - makes a huge difference) http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, Stain then rub with baby oil to blend for more details

Stain then rub with baby oil to blend....for more details http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, For a really chippy paint look see

For a really chippy paint look see http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-frame.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, A rustic spot for shoes that won t show the dirt

A rustic spot for shoes that won't show the dirt. http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/primp-my-primer-distressing-techniques.html

primp my primer distressing techniques good ones, painted furniture, rustic furniture, Like the bench back See

Like the bench back? See http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/10/rustic-bench-back-in-foyer.html

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Lat3230403 on Dec 07, 2015
Can you tell me where you got the horse print in this photo please? I love it!

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Kimberly on Dec 27, 2015
Do you by chance have a tag on the horse print? I've been scouring the internet as I have my heart set on it and was hoping if you had a company name, I might be able to find it. Thanks!

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Janette Rebeles on Feb 17, 2016
Where did you get the horse picture. -jay

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Christine Jess Danbrook on Mar 23, 2016
Love it!

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