This is probably the most common way to distress furniture. You can use different grits of sandpaper, depending on how much paint you want to remove. Either way, sandpaper … See more

Another way to distress painted furniture is to use a wet rag. This will take off a wider amount of paint than sanding, but you won’t damage the finish of the furniture. Simply dampen a r… See more

How do you paint furniture to look distressed? Use a combination of very thin layers of paint and dry brushing techniques when painting your furniture. The raised edges and … See more

If you’re looking for a different way to distress your painted furniture, why not try Vaseline? Or any type of wax! Before you paint anything, apply a light layer of Vaseline ov… See more