Known by many names, glazing & whitewashing techniques can transform any stained or painted surface into something completely new and unique.
In this Finish Friday broadcast, Amy explained the differences between cerusing, pickling, and liming live on the Amy Howard At Home Facebook page. Workshop viewers gained the DIY and refinishing skills to apply these techniques to wood, brick, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and floors!
Amy first shares the basics of cerusing with Glazed Over after painting a cabinet door with your choice of Amy Howard At Home - One Step Paint. To get this effect, simply mix these two water-based, no VOCs formulas with each other using a recipe of one part glaze, one part paint, and one part water.
The right tools can make all the difference in whether your project is successful. When cerusing, use two paint brushes – one for applying the glaze and one for offloading. Watch Amy demonstrate proper painting techniques as she walks you through creating this elegant, timeless finish step-by-step! Remember, Glazed Over and our One Step Paint do not have to be sealed! So once you complete your finish, you are done!
You can use this same glaze mixture and process on raw wood to create a pickling effect. Amy shows you exactly how to use a brush and a rag on a simple oak flooring sample, a wood that's perfect for pickling because of all its beautiful natural grain. Finally, get a little peek at the depth and sheen a bit of carnuba wax can add to your work. Be sure to seal your wood floors with our Matte Sealer to protect your finish!
Next, Amy demonstrates how you can use our Cerusing Wax to transform stained or painted wood finishes using a chip brush and steel wool. Experiment on small, thrifted surfaces to figure out your favorite methods for pulling through the wax. You can even play around with buffing to get your preferred level of sheen!
Next, Amy shows how you can use a glazing technique to refresh brick. All you need is your One Step Paint, Glazed Over, a natural sea wool sponge and water.
If refinishing your fireplace, be sure to thoroughly clean with Clean Slate and then simply sponge on your glaze. This technique using a natural sea wool sponge creates an authentic, mottled aesthetic that is very beautiful for your interior brick finishes!
Amy goes live every Friday at noon Central on the Amy Howard at Home Facebook page. Join us next time!