Create Raised Texture on Furniture

You can mix whatever color of paint in the powder to create the color you want.

Before applying the paste, I made sure the piece was prepped for paint by cleaning it, lightly sanding it and wiping off the dust. I also primed the dresser with shellac to prevent any bleed through.

Then I centered the stencil on the drawer fronts and taped it in place with painters tape.

Once it was positioned, I spread the texture paste over the stencil and smoothed it out. Scraping the excess off of the stencil as I went.

Since I was working with a smaller stencil, I had to move it quite frequently. No worries though! Just match the edges up and keep spreading the texture paste all over the stencil.

You may also want to wipe off any excess paste with a damp paper towel or rag as you go. Otherwise it gets to be quite messy, and the paste gets everywhere.

Once I was done with the stencil and scraper I washed them off with hot soapy water to get the paste and paint off before it dried hard.

Once the paste was all over the drawer fronts I let it dry completely overnight.ts I let it dry completely overnight.

I painted the dresser in a creamy white chalk paint and distressed the edges ad texture with 220 grit sandpaper.

Once the paint was dry I sealed in the paint and texture with my favorite waterbased polyurethane.

The top was damaged beyond my repair, so I replaced it with a new piece of stained wood. And then I updated the knobs with new black knobs.

Learn more about the products used and get more details on the process here.You can switch up the pattern by choosing a different stencil, different paint colors and by not distressing the paint. Let your imagination run free and have fun!!

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