32 DIY Paint Techniques and Recipes

Published Oct 27, 2016 By Diane

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

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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

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3. Chippy Layered Paint Finish On Wood Pieces

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4. Dry Brushing Paint Technique

5. Weathered Look Using Latex Paint

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7. Create a Chipped Paint Finish

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8. Make Your Own Chalk Finish Paint

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9. DIY Chalkboard Paint Recipe

10. Milk Paint Recipe

11. Mica Paint On Cold Process Soap

12. Paint Sprayer with Milk Paint and Chalk Paint

13. Washable Homemade Fabric Paint

14. Distressed Furniture

15. Liquid Watercolor Paint

16. Distress Paint With Vaseline

17. Create An Oxidized Patina Look

18. Color Washing Paint Tutorial

19. Faux Verdigris Finish

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20. DIY Faux Rust With Chalk Paint

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21. Dry Brush A Furniture

22. Get A Layered Paint Finish

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23. Create An Aged Copper Finish

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24. Paint Oak Cabinets

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25. Paint Veneers Tutorial

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26. Mixing Milk Paint Technique

27. Paint And Distress A Wood Hutch

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28. Paint A Brick Fireplace

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29. Homemade Puffy Paint

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30. Paint Leather Easily And Permanently With Chalk Paint

31. Seriously Easy Homemade Face Paint

32. Bath Paints Using 2 Ingredients

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33. Rainbow Flour Paint Recipe

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34. Paint Graphics On A Furniture Like A Pro

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