DIY PAINT

I am so excited to have DIY PAINT at ReStory!

I  will have DIY PAINT available for purchase SOON, but I wanted to share with you my first big project with this amazing product!

It was EASY!

I had this sideboard at home, waiting to be painted. I took it to the shop.

My vision was a black and white cabinet, quite distressed. I thought it would be fun, to give a “rough” look, to a more traditional piece.

I gave it two coats of white DIY PAINT, Bead Board. That took less than an 8 oz jar!

After that, I gave it two coats of DIY PAINT Black Velvet 🙂

Then I distressed it with a wet rag. The paint adheres very well! I would advise to paint the undercoat first, let it dry overnight.

Then add the top coat next morning and distress it in the afternoon. I learned that in the hard way, and worked up a sweat distressing!!!

I was very excited to use Dark and Decrepit Liquid Patina for the first time on a big project!
There was a learning curve, I have to admit!

You have to wet your brush in water and apply the liquid patina in small sections.

Then wipe it with a wet cloth. It dries really fast.

The cabinet feels very smooth…

No sanding or buffing required!

Here is the finished result!

For more inspiration using DIY PAINT, check Debi’s Design Diary!

Let’s get a few projects done this Spring!

Claudine