Diy Distressed Painted Picture Frames

Using a small paintbrush or a foam brush apply a thin layer of paint on the frame.

Diy distressed painted picture frames.

Vintage frames spray painted white for gallery wall found a steal on some frames at a yard sale or have old frames around your house that are taking up dust. In my case i wanted to have another paint colour coming through so i started with my base colour of mid grey and gave it a single coat all over the frame. Although there are various ways to distress paint to give it a timeworn finish this wet sanding method gives a bit more control over how much paint is removed. Instructions remove the glass and artwork.

Don t rush this step. Clean the frame thoroughly. Nail file to sand paintbrush. Something to keep area underneath protected.

The areas that have wax are the areas that will appear distressed and poke through your final layer of white paint. Start by applying a very light coat of paint to the picture frame. I like to use a large poster board and trace where i want each of the frames. Glue a smaller frame onto a large flat frame and modpodge scrapbook paper or paint.

When you are distressing a piece you remove a top layer of paint to show either a contrasting colour underneath or perhaps to reveal the actual wood. Delta girl distressed frames diy picture frames. Cover your work surface and the inside of the picture frame with newspapers or magazine pages. Take a paper towel and gently wipe off the vaseline to revel the first coat of paint.

Using the dampened floor scrubber pad similar to these you must use the white color to prevent color bleeding and working in one small section at a time i rubbed gently in circles in the areas where i wanted to remove some of the white paint. One the paint has completely dried it was time to hang my distressed frames. Jan 12 2019 explore lana degenova dischert s board paint picture frames on pinterest. This makes it so much easier.

A pair of socks. Acrylic paint in a bright color. This do it yourself tutorial shows you how to take a pieve of wood or wooden pallet some mod podge and your photos to make distressed rustic picture frames and diy vintage photos. Just use an inexpensive tea light for this.

Washi tape picture frame. See more ideas about picture frames diy picture frames painted picture frames. Lay the frame to be painted on newspaper or plastic. Prep the paint and apply the first coat.

Don t be stingy either just wax around the edges and the front parts that you want to appear worn. Diy picture frame with clothespins. It s amazing how real it looks and how easy it is to distress picture frames. Supplies for diy distressed frame.

In most cases you shouldn t need to a picture frame to coat it with chalk paint. Remove the back and the glass from your frame. How to distress your frame. If possible carefully remove the glass and artwork from the frame.

Diy picture frame with twigs.