White washed and distressed touches have been around for some time and they never go out of style. The farmhouse floral touches is still preferred by most home owner due to it classic elegant vibe. It adds a romantic touch into the room making it more flowy and warm.
Most shabby chic décor involved DIY, which isn't hard to accomplish. Listed below is one of the most common shabby chic design idea that would turn your home into an elegant romantic den.
Who would have thought that leaving some areas in your home unpolished could be beautiful? White wash touches adds a vintage touch that can end up looking elegant.
For steps on how to have it done:
Make sure you'd have something to catch the drip, especially when you're working with furniture indoors.
Remove the old sealant from the furniture by using chemical stripper's most especially wooden furniture.
Carefully brush the chemical on the surface and let it sit for 5-10 minute.
Scrape the dissolved paint off the wood (which is usually lumpy).
Make sure to wash the wood with vinegar and water for the stripper to neutralize and make the wood safe to work with. Cleaning the wooden surface with vinegar and water will make the whitewash paint stick.
Once everything is dry, sanding the wood makes the paint adhere into the surface and adding extra texture.
After sanding the whole furniture, have it wiped and clean the surface.
Apply the whitewash mixture.
You can either buy or create your own white wash mixture. Listed below are a few tips on how to create your own white wash mixture:
In creating a white wash mixture, mix a 2:1 ratio of latex paint and water by creating a thick layer of white wash, but for those who would opt for a thinner mix, put in a 1:1 and 1:2 mixture for a thinner layer.
