how do you paint something to get that primitive, distressed look?

Answer 1

There are several methods...

- Go to a hardware store and look for 'kits'. These usually are two different paint, one of which has additional chemicals to make it crack and peel.

- Paint it, and then wipe off the paint, so it collects in the cracks and crevases of the piece. You might wet the wood before hand to raise the grain.

- Paint like normal and then distress it with tools and sandpaper. Hit it with lengths of heavy chain or light taps with a hammer to give it dents and nicks. Use the sandpaper on edges and in areas that would show a lot of wear (around handles, etc). For a really nice effect, paint it several times, using a different color each time (waiting for it to completely dry between each). Then the different colors will show through as you distress the piece.

Answer 2

paint it in whatever color..then take sand paper to it, especially on corners and edges...sand some of the paint off. Then take a brown acrylic paint, dilute it...brush it on with a foam brush or roller, then wipe with a rag to get excess off. Try it and then experiment with more sanding

Answer 3

I usually paint things to get rid of that look.

Answer 4

Home Depot has kits for this, step by step instructions and the antique look you are looking for~!