How To Distress Chalk Painted Furniture | Tips & Techniques

In this video you will learn how to give your Chalk Painted furniture a worn appearance using a technique called distressing. I go over both dry and wet distressing and answer some FAQ’s along the way.

I’ve been painting furniture and teaching hands on workshops for years and I want to share with you my tips and tricks to help you get started. Leave your questions in the comments below! And let me know what other furniture painting techniques you’d like to learn next!

Watch this video to see the first steps I completed on this side table:
How to Chalk Paint Furniture | Beginners Guide to Chalk Paint & Wax

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ABOUT CHALK PAINT BY ANNIE SLOAN

***PRODUCTS***

To help you recreate this project, here is a list of the products mention in this video:

SANDING SPONGE, SANDPAPER, SANDING BLOCK: Any brand will work! When shopping at your local hardware store or online, select medium grit.

KITCHEN SPONGE: Any brand will work! Look for the sponge that has the scouring pad on one side.

THE BRUSH I USED FOR APPLYING WAX:

LINT FREE CLOTH: buy a bag of lint free rags from local hardware stores
OR cut up old t-shirts.

***DISCLAIMER***

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Please note that all projects seen on this channel must be completed at your own risk. I do not take responsibility for any harm or injury that may occur. Be safe! Please read all labels and follow all manufacturer safety recommendations when working with paints, stains, and other equipment.

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[DIYDEANNA]

Share your furniture distressing tips below!

[brunobill]

You are a breath of fresh air. Your videos are so easy and uncomplicated leaving out a bunch of useless talk I don't care to hear. I feel confident to take on my project. You answer every question I had. Love your dogs! Thank you!

[patriciajarvis]

Thanks for the DIY video. I love that you have NO MUSIC! You get to the point. Thanks.

[catwomanextraordinaire]

Your video is awesome. Straightforward and clear. Plus you're not all glammed up, looking at yourself every 5 seconds, playing with your hair for the best camera look. You are great!

[marshalam]

I have watch a lot of videos on chalk paint, wax and distressing and yours are the best one. Thank you for taking the time to explain it well 🙏

[kimhemm]

I love your diy videos! Seem so happy to be teaching us. Huge beautiful smile on your face at all times. Your videos are more helpful than any I've watched. You make things sound so easy. Great tips!!! Great teaching!!!

[charuverma]

I’ve been wanting to chalk paint a couple of things but have been too scared to try. You make it appear so easy. Your tips are very practical and I’m going to go ahead and try a few things on my own. Thank you so much!! These videos have been a godsend!

[Rachelmar]

Thank you so much for sharing. As a very new beginner using chalk paint, you’ve answered a lot of questions I had. Now I can finish my small project.

[erikamcrae]

Love love love all your videos! I have learned so much in less than 24 hours just from watching your videos. You have done a great job of explaining everything. Thank you so much!!!!

[kathygirlygirl]

Thanks! Before I go buy my paint and wax, I had to watch your distress video! So easy and looking forward to the task.

[karenjudge]

You are excellent. You’re pleasant to watch and very easy to understand!
Thank You

[jamesrose]

Such an excellent, articulate DIY video! I greatly appreciate you sharing your expertise.

[neanpeng]

Thank you so much for your video, it was the best one I found about distressing! I was able to complete my dresser and it looks so good thanks to you. Keep up the great work!

[dyannroby]

Learning is easy with DIY Deanna--thank you-- I am a beginner and you are very helpful

[AlpineArts]

Another fabulous video and beautifully done piece of furniture! So glad I found this channel. I find myself smiling the whole time I’m watching, and I love that you always have such a sweet, big smile on your face! It’s a pleasure watching your videos- keep them coming, Deanna! You’re so talented and I can’t wait to create my first chalk painted piece of furniture! Thanks to your amazing instructions and your quality content, I feel confident that I can do it and do it well! :) thanks so much

[jolenaa.]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am a beginner and was painting & distressing my first piece of furniture today. Your videos helped me so much, they are absolutely, hands down or up :) the best. :)

[sharongorebeard]

You r so great with ur videos.Very well presented..Explained so well..Have a wonderful day..Thank u. ❤

[gia]

I'm just now watching this in 2023 Nov. I am happy to come across your videos. You taught me a lot about how to do this. I'm excited to try it!! Thank you.

[reginasmith]

Awesome videos! I love the warm smile in your voice.

[audreysimpson]

Great job! Very clear, easy to understand and without unnecessary details.