French Chair Makeover & White Wash Tutorial

October 24, 2012

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Painting & Refinishing, Tutorials

Before I show these chairs, I am letting you know that I am selling them. Yes, they are cane chairs and they are beautifully Frenchy, but I’ve recently made room for two pairs of French chairs and I just can’t make room for a third. Now it’s out there and you can hold me to it! (It’s tough for me.)

This pair of chairs have a beautiful shape, but a finish that wasn’t quite right for my taste.

I painted the pair in Shutter Gray Milk Paint followed by a wash of Ironstone and one coat of Furniture Wax. The wash brings out the details of the piece and softens the finish to give it a soft, aged look.

It’s a subtle finish, but makes a big difference, especially on a piece with lots of detail.

Here’s my latest video tutorial to show how simple it is to achieve this look…

I hope this pair finds a loving home.

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