How Do You Apply Crackle Finish Paint?
Do you love Grandma’s old pie cabinet with the crackled paint peeling off the front but don’t want to wait for her to give it to you? No doubt because of their nostalgic value, antique and vintage looks have become very popular in decorating today, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have these kinds of charming heirlooms handed down to them. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of faux finishing products now available to the do-it-yourselfer. Applying crackle finish paint is one easy way to get the warm, worn look of older furniture. Read the directions on your product! Generally, the basic steps are the same for applying crackle finish paint but be sure to follow the specific directions for the product you’ve purchased. Sand and prime. Prepare the item to be crackled by sanding it with a lightweight sandpaper and wiping it down with a tack cloth. Be sure to remove all debris from sanding. If you’re working with an unpainted wooden object, you must then coat it with a primer made
