This Wet Distress Painted Furniture Technique Is So Easy!

This wet distress painted furniture technique is FABULOUS! Distressing furniture with this method leaves your painted and distressed furniture looking authentically worn BUT without the messy clean up! 

One of my favorite things about this no-mess distressing furniture method is that it allows you to conveniently paint and distress your furniture while you're in the comfort of your home!

The beauty of this no-mess distressing furniture technique is that it doesn't use an ounce of sandpaper!

Which means we get all the benefits of a beautifully worn finish without any of the gritty sandpaper/paint residue!

Wet distressing chalk paint checks off all the boxes...

- It's easy!
- It's quick!
- And, there's nothing to sweep or dust or vacuum up afterwards!!


If you are a lazy DIY-er like me then you're going to enjoy this furniture distressing tutorial!

Plus, I'm going to let you in on a little secret...

The distressing marks you'll get when you wet distress look so much better than when you use sandpaper to distress your furniture. ;) Wet distressing really does give you the BEST distressed look for your antique furniture.

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DIY Rustic Farmhouse Desks From A Kitchen Table

Today, I am sharing a fantastic way to re-purpose an old table and turn it into a rustic and space saving rustic farmhouse desk.

Let's face it, space is a commodity! Especially in our kids bedrooms. What if I could show you a way to get two desks out of one ugly kitchen table?

This next furniture makeover is not only going to save on space, it's going to get a lot of bang for our buck! 

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Emerald Green Painted Desk Makeover

Painting furniture in emerald green is not for everyone. But, this bold color is a head turner! Need some Green Painted DIY furniture inspiration? You've come to the right place! Take a peak at this lovely Emerald Green Painted Desk Makeover and see if green is your thing. 

Painting furniture is therapeutic for me. And for some reason, this next makeover was a real treat to work on. From the time I opened my can of General Finishes Milk Paint in Emerald Green to the very last picture taken, I think I had a perm-a-grin! 

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That doesn't always happen with a furniture makeover story. But, it happened here and it all started by finding this old antique desk from the 1890's.




Her spindle legs, her wooden wheels, the curves and even the hardware were in such great shape for her age. The original finish was chipping everywhere but beyond that, she was beautiful...

I started with the wheels. They received a good cleaning and some painters tape. Then, I sprayed them with some gold spray paint. 

The hardware received the same spa treatment. And while they were drying I could turn my attention to the chipping finish and the new upholstery on the chair. 

Both the chair and the desk received a good sanding. The chippy finish was a cinch to take off.... one of the perks of finding a piece so old. ;) 


And then, the magic started. If you're looking for a really nice Emerald Green hue, General Finishes has it. I'm smitten.

Here's why... Meet The Cynthia Dresser all dolled up.

Thank you, HGTV for featuring this desk makeover!


Is green your thing? ;)

Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street

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