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Upcycling

Step-by-step upcycling tutorials on some easy, wallet-friendly techniques that have saved many cast-offs from landfill and turned them into treasures.

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How to get that Distressed Aged look when Upcycling Furniture

The beauty of chalk paint is that you don’t have to do any prep work. There are a number of different finishes you could apply to your piece so just go layer by layer and decide what you’re happy with as you go. You can use sandpaper or steel wool to create a more distressed look. I sanded some corners and a few of the details. It is up to you how much and where you want to add this. I have used this method on several items of furniture, including: a wardrobe, a sideboard, a corner cabinet, six chairs, a dining table, a console table, nest of tables and a fire surround. I went through a mad shabby chic phase! This look is versatile though. You can use it on any type of furniture and you can mix up the colours to suit.

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