DIY Weathered Barn Wood Using Salt Wash Paint
Are you ready to have some fun creating a DIY weathered barn wood using salt wash paint? I couldn’t believe how easy this is. Basically you’re going grab your brand and color of paint choice. Then add this loose salt wash powder directly to your paint. Look what effect you can get on any product from frames, furniture and metal.
This is one of my custom mirrors found in my shop at HallstromHome. To get this layered look. I started off with our gold frame. Then I used a light aqua blue color paint with the salt wash added. A little white paint brushed here and there finished this mirror off. You may want to sand your piece for a smooth finish. I left this rough because I like the texture and I also like to create items with my own unique style.
It’s recommended that you seal off your project with a clear wax when creating a DIY weathered Barn wood using salt wash paint. I will include affiliate links below so you can purchase the salt wash, paint brush and wax to complete your project. This will last you many projects or you can share with a friend. I am sharing products I have used and really like. The cream wax works great if you would rather not use the thick wax below. I personally like them both and don’t find any difference for the end result.
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Hey there! I am Rhonda Hallstrom, creator and designer of Hallstrom Home. Making beautiful home decor is my way to inspire you to follow your dreams and amibitions. So come check out my shop and blog, I hope to get to know you. Thanks for stopping by at Hallstrom Home, Rhonda.
Is it recomend to use chalk paint or any paint will do. I have a black mirror I am updating but found that removing the black paint was to hard. So I am trying to paint over it, and the distressed look is best for these antique mirrors, in my opinion.
Well this is a difficult question. If some of the paint has been removed you won’t get a smooth finish. I would probably use a chalk paint. If you want to know more about chalk paint we have and ebook that goes through the dos and donts.
https://www.hallstromhome.com/e-books/
Thanks
Rhonda