If you want to renovate your rooms, one of the first things that come to mind is to paint both furniture and walls, since everything changes its appearance. The aged effect paint takes a lot because the vintage style that usually accompanies it is also a trend. It's a nice effect that makes the furniture seem like it has a long history.
Let's see some ideas to use this paint of aged effect in our home and the way to do it. There are furniture that already has this type of paint but we can also create the effect with some details. It is important to think about how to renew our furniture and if this style goes with our home.
Why choose the aged effect
El aged effect can be seen naturally in some furniture that over time they have been worn out and that today they offer us that beautiful aspect. Years ago they did not take aged furniture but today vintage is again a trend because furniture like the old ones are no longer manufactured and that look old gives them a very special touch. So people have even purposely aged their own furniture to make it look vintage. If this is one of the styles that you like the most, you can certainly enjoy the process of aging some of your furniture.
How to do the aged effect
The aged effect can be done with some simple materials. You have to paint the furniture first or have the paint well. In this case we are only going to carry out the second step. For your furniture to have this effect you need primer, sandpaper and paint if your furniture is not painted. You must remove the previous varnish layer, sand it and clean it to be able to paint it again. The primer coat is applied, allowed to dry, and coats of paint are applied.
On the other hand we have to use the so-called judean bitumen and colorless wax. When we have the paint dry, use sandpaper to give it the worn look. If we do not know how, we only have to think about what would be the places where a piece of furniture would wear out naturally. Normally on the handles, in the corners and the top it would be more worn. So we sand those areas carefully, looking at the effect from time to time to see if we are satisfied with it. Once we finish with the sandpaper we have to clean the furniture again to remove the accumulated dust. Finally, we apply the Judean bitumen with the wax that gives the furniture an aged tone. With these steps we would have aged our furniture.
Chalk paint
Normally, to make this aged effect, the so-called chalk paint is chosen, which is a matte paint that is used to give a vintage touch to the furniture. This paint can be found in many colors, although neutral tones are used as well as pastel colors. It is a type of paint that can be aged and looks really good. There are many colors that we can choose for our furniture, many of them intense if we want to highlight that particular piece of furniture.
What furniture can we grow old
El aged effect is striking and it should not be used on all the furniture that we have in the home because it would be excessive. It is fine to create this effect on a specific piece of furniture, such as the hall dresser, to give a special touch to the hall. We can also add for example a sideboard of this type in the dining room or age the dining room table with some chairs in beautiful colors. The idea is to make this effect in a single piece of furniture that we like, so that we can create a beautiful vintage atmosphere but not too exaggerated.
Vintage style at home
There are many people who they have finally opted for the beautiful vintage style, which is suitable for any home. Furniture with aged paint is precisely perfect for this type of style, as they have a patina that gives them that aged touch. In this style there are also many more things such as furniture that has old designs or other details.
If we want create a vintage style at home we have to be inspired by old environments but always with a certain modern look so as not to overdo it. You have to add vintage details that we can find in stores or antique dealers, such as the industrial-type spotlights that are so popular. Some antique chairs or a leather armchair can also be perfect. There are many things we can do to add that touch to our home. Today the mixes are carried, so we not only have to buy vintage furniture, but also the Scandinavian type can be perfect to create eclectic environments.