Chippy paint

Do you love the vintage/rustic look of layered chippy paint, but don't want to pay for the sometimes pricey originals ? Well now you can do it yourself!

It was the chippy paint finish of my dreams, and I did with milk paint! Like magic, it chipped in all the right places on my wood furniture.

Today I'm going to show you how to chippy paint without sanding. Chippy paint is a way of layering paint for a distressed look. It looks like the top layers have aged or chipped off to reveal more paint or wood underneath. This is a great technique to use on furniture and wood signs that you want to have

There are an infinite number of ways to distress something. Old is in! Well, we call in “vintage” or “shabby chic” now, but still… We all know the look. We LOVE the look! Whether it’s furniture, picture frames, lamps, or any random decor item–it’s all the rage.

Create a chippy paint finish for any DIY project big or small with this technique. It uses candle wax to give an authentic aged appearance!

I love experimenting with different materials and finishes, and I decided I would try my hand at getting a chippy paint look with latex paint - no milk paint needed! One thing that surprises a LOT of people (especially on my instagram) is that almost all the cool antique, vintage looking pieces in my house

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I recently picked some miniature shutters, and knew I wanted an old white crackled painted look. I knew there were painting products to help achieve this look, but I didn’t have any at home…

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted an antique church pew for my front entryway. I absolutely love having a piece of furniture right when you walk in that looks as though it has lived many…

How to seal chipping paint without yellowing for that weathered, fixer upper look.