Want to create the rustic farmhouse look with a new piece of wood?  In this simple tutorial I will teach you how to make chippy paint quickly and easily!

Chipped paint usually represents an old antique piece that has been well used.  If you want this look for a new piece of furniture or wood project, I share how to make chippy paint in just a few simple steps. Watch the Youtube video at the end for more details. 

 

Supplies Needed:

• Stain (any color – I used Minwax Provincial)
• Paint (any color – I used White Behr Paint and Primer)
• Petroleum Jelly
• Sand Paper
• Top Coat
• Staining Supplies

Step One:  Stain Wood

The project that you are going to paint needs to be stained first so that the dark will show through.  One simple coat is enough.

Step Two: Add Petroleum Jelly

Then you will apply small amounts of Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline (I used A+D ointment) to spots all over the board.  I rub some on the corners and parts of the edges as well.  Just remember that wherever you put it, the paint will come off there.

Step Three: Add Paint

I love the white look, but you can use any color.  Just add a one coat.  You do not have to be super specific that it covers completely if you want a weathered look.

I love using this Behr Paint and Primer Stain-Blocking Paint.  It comes off really nicely when sanded.

 

Step Four: Sand

You will take your sand paper (I used a higher grit so that it was a gentle sanding) and slowly rub where you put the Petroleum Jelly.  It will come off pretty easy.  Sand harder for more weathered look.

Step Five: Dust Off and Add Top Coat

If you do not want anymore to wear off then I would apply a top coat.  An oil based for darker colors is fine.  But if you have a white coat of paint you will want to use a water based product so the paint will not turn yellow (I have learned this the hard way).  I prefer Minwax Water Based Polycrylic.  This comes in spray form or can form.

 

For this project I added a dinner bell to my chippy board and it hangs in my kitchen.  What will you use your board for?  I made a fun holiday project using this technique that you can read here.   You can also read more tips on painting here. 

Happy Building!

Kelly