How to paint distressed wood

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

Through all of my DIY projects, I've learned that it's just as much fun to distress wood yourself as it is to decorate with! And with the right tools, distressing wood is oh so easy. Here are a few of my must-have tools for the job!

This simple three-step process uses distressed white paint as a base color for a vintage wood look. Choose any color for your project.

How to create distressed wood finishes.

Easy tutorial on how to create a weathered wood gray finish. Make new wood look old and gray with this DIY grey wash wood finish!

Want to get a reclaimed wood look without having to track down some old wood? This simple technique will make new wood look old and distressed

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!

There are several ways to achieve the beautiful weathered wood look, here are 8 techniques that deliver the best results.

This technique is the easiest way to heavily distress furniture. Wet sanding sounds intimidating but is incredibly easy and uses supplies you already own.

Easy tutorial & video on how to whitewash wood to create beautiful farmhouse white washed floor, shiplap wall & furniture on pine, pallet or reclaimed wood!