Love upcycling furniture and making things look better than new with cool paint finishing techniques? There are so many awesome ways to create paint textures and colors on old furniture. I had seen many of these and always wondered how to do them at home. Whether you are looking to age and distress wood, get a crackle or chippy finish or learn how to make your own milk and chalk paint, we have the best step by step tutorials for you. Complete with instructions that show you exactly how to get these amazing DIY finishes for your home decor, these do it yourself ideas are super creative and impressive. Check out these cool ideas and start making some creative projects this weekend!

DIY Paint Techniques and Finishes

1. Weathered Boat Paint Finish

debisdesigndiary

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Weathered Boat Paint Finish - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

2. Chalky Paint Ironed Vinegar

countrydesignstyle

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Chalky Paint Ironed Vinegar - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

3. Chippy Layered Paint Finish On Wood Pieces

ishouldbemoppingthefloor

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Chippy Layered Paint Finish On Wood Pieces - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

4. Dry Brushing Paint Technique

lovegrowswild

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Dry Brushing Paint Technique - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

5. Weathered Look Using Latex Paint

unexpectedelegance

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Weathered Look Using Latex Paint - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

7. Create a Chipped Paint Finish

thecountrychiccottage

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Create a Chipped Paint Finish - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

8. Make Your Own Chalk Finish Paint

theshabbycreekcottage

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Make Your Own Chalk Finish Paint - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

9. DIY Chalkboard Paint Recipe

theidearoom

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - DIY Chalkboard Paint Recipe - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

10. Milk Paint Recipe

marthastewart

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Milk Paint Recipe - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes - Cool Painting Ideas for Walls and Furniture - Awesome Tutorials for Stencil Projects and Easy Step By Step Tutorials for Painting Beautiful Backgrounds and Patterns. Modern, Vintage, Distressed and Classic Looks for Home, Living Room, Bedroom and More

Diane | Content Creator at DIY JOY

icon

Diane

Hi! Thanks for joing me as I share my favorite creative ideas and DIY projects with all of you. Whether it’s transforming a thrift store find or crafting something entirely from scratch, I believe that everyone can create a home they love—one DIY project at a time. Known for my love of Christmas, I delight in crafting personalized gifts and making homemade candy during the holidays. Aside from that, my favorite DIYs are paper crafts and painting projects.

Read More About Me

You May Also Like