Creating a Distressed Farmhouse Style with a Paint Sprayer
The Wagner Home Decor sprayer takes this chunky piece of '70s furniture and gives it a distressed farmhouse style makeover.
Tools & Materials
Like any project, you will need the right tools and supplies to do the job right the first time. Because the sooner you finish the sooner you can get on with well, anything you want.
Sand Paper
Home Decor Sprayer
Drop Cloth
Preparation
Step 1 - Select a Piece
Select an old piece of furniture, door or cabinet from your current collection or find one at a garage sale or local flea market.
Step 2 - Remove Hardware
Remove hardware and prepare your surface by sanding, or dusting as needed.
Step 3 - Tape and/or Mask
Tape or mask any areas you don’t want painted.
Painting
Step 1 - Fill Your Paint Sprayer
Prepare your Home Décor sprayer and fill with a light or off white color of your choice. Reference the included owner’s manual for complete details on setting up your sprayer.
Step 2 - Practice Spraying
Practice spraying on included spray poster or other scrap material.
Step 3 - Begin Spraying
Start by spraying the inside and other hard to reach areas.
(PRO TIP) Keep gun 4-6 inches away from your surface.
Step 4 - Continue Spraying
Continue spraying the rest of your project.
(PRO TIP) Spray in complete, full passes and overlap by 30%
Step 5 - Drying
Allow to dry and spray another coat as needed. Let piece fully dry after each coat.
Step 6 - Create Distressed Look
To create the distressed look, use a sanding block or medium grit sandpaper and lightly sand corners and edges to remove the paint until you have your desired look.
Step 7 - Display
Reattach existing hardware or add new depending on the look you want to achieve.
Now your piece is ready to display.
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