Tan wash furniture

Christina | Furniture Artist | DIY on Instagram: "Save this tip for later! I start with raw wood for a paint wash, then use about two parts water and one part paint. It is never exact every time. I do a test spot then add more water or paint as needed. Then I wipe it back with a cloth. I will wait to see how it looks when it dries and determine if it needs a second coat. Color is “Algonquin” by @fusionmineralpaint #paintwash #furnitureflip #furnitureartist #tips"

Check out this simple tutorial on how to paint wash or color wash wood. Paint washing furniture is so easy and I'm going to show you how. The post Paint Wash for Furniture; Easiest Way to Mute Outdated Furniture Tones appeared first on Repurpose and Upcycle.

Jessica Faulkenberry | Furniture Flips & DIY on Instagram: "Comment “wash” for a list of steps and products! If you ever come across a piece that’s already been sanded on Marketplace/thrifting, just do yourself a favor and grab it! It’ll be a blank canvas for a paint wash, stain, or paint! Why do a paint wash? Even if you add a water based polyurethane (vs. oil), it’ll still darken the wood slightly and will likely pull out the yellow and orange tones from the wood. You can test what the…

Christina | Furniture & Home Designs on Instagram: "My favorite finish. Works perfect to even out splotchy wood tones and is great for getting that light, bleached wood look without the harsh chemicals and long dry times. Once this dries, I’ll go over it with a water base top coat and she’s done! I have a “tan wash” highlight with more details on how to use this technique. . . . #tanwash #furnituremakeover #mcmdressermakeover #atlantafurniture #roswellga"

Tan wash. Such a simple and effective process. You may think that once you strip something to bare wood, you can just apply topcoat and voila, it’s gorgeous! But that is not always the case....

I used paint, gel stain, and air dry clay to give my dining table the makeover it always needed for less than $110!