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How to Distress Furniture With Petroleum Jelly
Use this simple technique to add a shabby chic look on a piece of furniture.
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If you want to create a distressed look on a piece of furniture or home decor, you can get it done cheaply with a little effort using petroleum jelly. Transform any piece of wood furniture into a shabby chic mastetpiece in an afternoon.
Materials
- old bar cart or wood furniture
- petroleum jelly
- paint
- rags
- paint brushes
This wood cart is fine on its own but a little color and distressing will make it a one of a kind statement piece.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Apply Petroleum Jelly
Dip the brush in petroleum jelly.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Apply a generous coat of petroleum jelly on areas where you do not want the paint to adhere.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Paint
Apply two coats of paint onto the cart, letting the paint dry inbetween coats.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Be sure to paint the edges and let it dry thoroughly.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Remove Petroleum Jelly
Once the paint is dry, wipe down the cart to remove the petroleum jelly.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
After the initial pass, go over the smaller areas with a clean, lint-free towel to make sure all of the petroleum jelly is removed.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
The petroleum jelly will leave parts of the cart unpainted, giving it a trendy distressed look.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
This technique adds character to any piece of furniture.
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
