What is paint distressing?
Unlike physical distressing, which involves the wearing a way of new surfaces to achieve a weathered or aged look, paint distressing is actually the addition of more paint; not simply adding a coat of paint, but strategically applying it by hand to create unique designs, add depth and sophistication, and to provide a fine furniture finish. Paint Distressing Techniques As you can see, there are many effects you can achieve with paint distressing and if you go online today, you can find a lot of how to articles that make it look easy. Can I paint distress my own existing kitchen cabinets? The short answer is: yes, of course, you can paint your own cabinets. If you have cabinets that are structurally intact and you simply want to change the color scheme and brighten up your space, a layer of paint can do wonders. However, creating a paint distressed look takes a discerning eye and ‘touch’. It’s not about simply adding paint – it’s using lighter and darker shades ‘along sometimes with the
