Friday, August 5, 2016

I'm Hooked


All it took was 1 little can

and I was hooked.


My first project was an old table


followed by an old stool.


This morning I decided to attack the top of my sewing machine base and since several people have asked about Saltwash, I thought I would show you how easy it is to use.


Saltwash is a powder you can add to any paint and I prefer to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.


I wasn't sure how much I would need for the table top and I probably could have used a little more paint.


The paint mixed with Saltwash goes on quite lumpy.


My first two projects I mixed the Saltwash with Pure White and used the darker color as the top coat - this time I used white as the top coat.


When shot from above the table, after sanding, the green pops through the white,


but from a side view, the table top looks white.


I like how the table top turned out, but whatever my next project is, I will use white as the undercoat.


 I'm having fun using Saltwash - it's simple, quick and gives a fresh new look in the house and garden.
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31 comments:

  1. What an interesting product! Thanks for sharing how you used it. Your projects all look great!

    FlowerLady

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  2. You have me thinking about this now. I don't have any pieces left to paint but what a great texture this gives! I can see why you're hooked my friend. The cottage is looking even MORE amazing!

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  3. This saltwash gives an amazing aged finish...love the results!
    Mary Alice

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  4. Wow! I really love that finish - thanks for the heads up!

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  5. That finish is perfect for your beach cottage decor!!

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  6. Wow, that gives such a cool finish... it looks genuinely old, I love that!

    Tania

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  7. I've never heard of salt wash, but I love the effect!

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  8. Carol, I love how your projects turned out. I like the idea of changing things up with a fresh coat of paint. Great job. Blessings for a fun filled weekend,. xoxo, Susie

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  9. What a lovely product! I love the green colour by the way...
    Have a sunny saturday!
    Titti

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  10. Very cool! I had never heard of this product until now. Perfect for a beach house! :-)

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  11. It seems the perfect paint technique for your home. Thanks for showing more about it. I'm not sure I have anything to paint these days but I certainly would consider it if I do! I really like the things you have painted with it.

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  12. That looks like a great product.

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  13. Carol, thanks for sharing more about how to use the Saltwash! Have a great weekend, Pam @ Everyday Living

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  14. Thanks for aharing this when you mentioned before I hadn't a clue what it was. Now I understand the simple process thanks again. Happy weekend with love Janice

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  15. Thanks for sharing the salt wash instructions. Looks pretty easy peasy to do. Happy Week End Carol.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  16. It's the perfect product for your garden!

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  17. I love the look! Did you sand by hand or with a sander and was that part very difficult?

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  18. Love this look. I tried to go to the link but it does nothing. Can you send me the url? I prefer the white paint underneath as well. This is the perfect beach look.

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  19. After your last post I went right to Amazon to order but found it too expensive. I actually bought it on Etsy for less. Can't wait to use it!!

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  20. Oh well Carol, look at you go!!!! Have fun!
    xoxo

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  21. hmmm....not sure yet if I like the Salt look but sometimes I have to get used to a different look. I've never been one to favor distressing ...chippy paint isn't for me...so not sure this is a look i will enjoy...HOWEVER, being in a beach cottage such as yours, this would fit right in, I'm sure...love all your pretty photos

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  22. I was wondering about this!
    Here you are posting about it.
    I like all your projects... I might have seen one on instagram too.
    I've never owned a can of Annie Sloan chalk paint, I doubt I'll own a can of this Salt Wash either.
    I'll wait until some post a 'make your own' version! ha!
    I do like the texture and look of the furniture... it would fit right in around my old country farm house!

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  23. I like the white as an undercoat also. I was wondering if you use a sanding sponge or a hand sander.

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  24. I like the finish but the "How To" doesn't work. Did you forget to link it?

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  25. Looks like you are having plenty of fun with this product! For a minute there I thought you'd taken up rug hooking from the title! :)

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  26. What a neat finish. I haven't seen this one yet. Love how you did your table!

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  27. Love the look Carol! I've got to give this a try.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  28. I love the finish this color creates. I'm going to look for it.
    Amalia
    xo

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  29. I have never seen saltwash before. I will have to look out for it. I love the effect that you have created. Sarah x

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  30. It's the second time I read about saltwash lately and it seems very interesting!

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  31. Interesting product. I do love the effect.

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