How to paint under the old days with your own hands

Painting furniture under the old days: how and what to paint. Step 1: prepare the furniture for aging

1. It is necessary to dismantle all the protruding elements of the fittings.
2. For polished furniture, polish is removed with a special solution, observing all safety rules.
3. Remains of the old paint can be treated with sandpaper( only if the presence of the old paint is not included in the design intent).

1. Grease and dirt should also be removed from the surface using fine sandpaper, but for safety reasons, always use a respiratory mask and ventilate the room. For a greasy surface, use a soapy solution.
2. Puttying furniture is not worth it, because to mask the flaws of furniture is not within the boundaries of this design decision. The main emphasis is on defects.
3. Use chalk dyes for creativity. They have a varied palette of colors and are easily applied to different coatings, including plastic. For painting do not need a primer and treatment. Instead of a chalky coloring agent, it is possible to use water-dispersible, but before using it, it is necessary to primer the surface with a primer. This is done so that the paint is better cling to the tree. You need to paint with a paint roller. To avoid hard-to-remove stains, cover the floors with a plastic wrap.

Step 2: the process of painting under the antiquity

In order to get used to and adapt to the coloring, it's worth starting from the wrong side. This will help determine how much paint is required on the roller and whether you need to change the selected shade. After that, you can paint the front of the furniture with large strokes, but avoid spreading paint.

The next coat of paint can be applied if there are no streaks of the 1st layer. If they were found, remove it by sandpaper, and then paint over with a layer of paint. To ensure that the roller does not dry out, place it in a container of water.

Important! Apply new layers of dye only after the previous one has completely dried. And the drying can last from one to five hours under acceptable conditions of temperature and humidity.

Step 3: Selecting effects to create a sense of antiquity

To create a rugged and dilapidated effect, only one coat of paint is needed. To make furniture classically smooth, you can rub the first layer of fine sandpaper, wipe off the dust and apply a second layer.

Shabby appearance is created by applying and rubbing fine sandpaper in those places where furniture is most naturally worn, namely around the handles and corners. The rubbing should be done until the aging is achieved. And in the end, over the entire surface, walk a little with friction.

Multi-layered effect of the old coating. It is necessary to apply two layers of paint, then, with a dry brush, pass through a contrasting shade. The method is also called "dry", because after applying a little paint on the brush, it is wiped with a rag, and then this brush is applied a thin layer on the surface. To create a paint effect that is ingrained in the tree structure, the "dry" method works in a similar way.

Dirty from time to time. It suggests the use of dark wax in places where people leave their prints more often. The technique of applying the wax is called "mastic".

Rough multilayer. Apply the paint chaotically in several layers, do not use sanding sheets. In the end, the furniture is covered with clear wax and dark for aging.

All the aforementioned methods of aging furniture can be combined. Do not be afraid of experiments. The main thing, do not rush, otherwise work in a hurry can spoil the whole idea.

More information on how to paint under the antiquity can be found on the video.

How to paint old-fashioned walls

Painting of old-style walls also includes several stages:

1. Begins with preparation: cleaning up of dirt and old coating. Old wallpaper and small remnants rip off completely with a spatula.
2. Then the walls need to be primed( a simple primer is sold in any construction shop).Dries 4 hours.
3. Plaster or putty for painting is not needed, because negligence and shabby walls will only be on hand. The paint must contain latex, because only it will ensure proper color fastness and tightness of the coating. The brush should be long-haired.

1. Painting walls better in circular motions. And it is best to periodically press on the brush in order to place roughness on the pressure points. They will create the effect of antiquity. The main thing is to clean some places with a brush and a brush. In addition, you can apply a sponge or nazhdachku with fine sand.
2. When the paint dries, a technical wax is applied to it and the effect of the old walls is ready.

Success in painting! Follow the advice and you will definitely succeed!