Well, hey there!

It’s Allie here to share some tips and tricks for taking your furniture painting projects to the next level!

Today, I am answering some frequently asked questions about distressing your furniture painted with Mango Paint.

We use the term “distressing” to refer to adding dimension and character to your Mango Painted pieces by exposing the original wood underneath using sand paper. And if you’ve painted with Mango Paint before, you know just how lovely it distresses!

The level of distressing you add to your painted pieces is completely up to you! I am going to share examples of pieces which showcase mild, medium & heavy distressing and some helpful tips for achieving these looks. Let’s get into it!

First up we have this adorable mildly distressed dresser painted in Evelyn from the Mango Paint line—how cute is she!?

Mild distressing is the best way to add a bit of dimension to your painted piece without giving it a “shabby chic” look. We tend to just focus on distressing the edges and details that would have been distressed naturally over time.

Next, we have another beautiful piece painted in Yvonne from the Mango Paint line that is a perfect example of a medium distressing!

By distressing a little bit heavier around the edges and details on your piece, you will achieve a gorgeous shabby chic look worth swooning over!

And now it’s time to showcase heavy distressing on this stunner painted in Noah from the Mango Paint line . . . What a beauty!!!

If you want to give your piece a rustic and worn look, distressing the edges, details and flat areas will do the trick!

Using a fine 220 grit sanding block is our favourite tool to use to distress our pieces. They fit comfortably in your hand and are perfect for sanding over intricate details.

Whether it’s a little or a lot, distressing makes a difference and is the easiest way to add a touch of dimension and character to your Mango Painted pieces!

As always, I am here to help and provide you with guidance through your restyling journey!

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