I worked on Lauren’s dresser a few years ago and used a great technique – wet distressing. 
Take your piece and apply a base coat of chalk paint in your choice of color. I always use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and on Lauren’s dresser I used Paris Grey. After the first coat has dried, apply another coat of the paint. Before this coat dries completely (I wait about 5 to 10 minutes) take either a wet wipe or damp paper towel and lightly swipe it over the paint. Continue this until you achieve the amount of distressing you desire.
If you want the edges to be heavily distressed to show the wood or highlight detail, apply more pressure and both coats of paint will be distressed off to show the wood underneath. It creates a really pretty, soft effect. It also does away with the dust of typical sanding which is a plus. After the paint has dried, wax to seal. I used Annie Sloan clear wax on this piece.
If you would like a video tutorial on this process, let me know! I am compiling a list of videos to make for the fall. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Love It Suzanne. I am going to have to try that…..hope it turns out as great as yours.
Thanks for Sharing,
Marcie 🙂
It looks great! I definitely will try this with ASCP, but let me get it straight…both coats are the same color? How does it come out with the washed look? Is it simply the added water from the wipeoff cloth that causes the subtle shading? Thanks.
Yes, both coats are the same color. Adding the water creates an almost washed effect and you can create a driftwood look as well by putting a lighter color on top of a darker or vice versa. It’s a lot of fun to play around with!
I love this technique. It’s such a nice polished look. Great piece too! You made it beautiful!
I’m a newbie so, “Yes!” on the tute. Love your blog!
We have learned so much from you ! Thank you, it’s appreciated.
Love the dresser 🙂
You are so very welcome!
I like the way that you did that. I had done some furniture before with a damp rag after I had sanded some to get my paint supper smooth, but your solution looks so much easier. Thanks, Cyn Benson
You are welcome, Cyn! It is a great technique and fun to play around with. You can create that driftwood look with it as well.
Beautiful!! Yes, I would love to see a video of this method!
Lovely. Yes would love a video!
I love your finishes !
Thanks, Mary!
Great idea! would love to see video o great kind and generous lady
Will do, Ruby lol!
Your dresser looks beautiful, I love the details! Sometimes I use a different base color of paint than the top coat prior to distressing. This gives it a different look; love wet distressing both ways. Definitely less messy too!
Yes, that is also a great technique! It’s all a lot of fun to play around with. Thanks so much!
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