How to Paint a Shabby Chic Picture Frame

This Shabby chic Picture Frame is an easy DIY project that will add a huge designer impact in your home. Creating Shabby Chic Picture Frame is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Picture Frame Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time.

Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Picture Frames are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint Technique.

You can use a pre made folding screen or make your own using these directions.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start making these Shabby Chic Picture Frame:

Primer
Paint (2 colors: white and either sand or tan)
Roller paint brushes
a variety of 2", 3", or 4" paintbrushes
Wood stain
Glaze
Sandpaper
Drop clothes
Picture Frame

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Picture Frame. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Picture Frame this is a very important step. Your Shabby Chic Paint Technique will not stick to your surface if you don't sand and then prime your Picture Frame surface.

If you want a rough more rustic Shabby Chic Picture Frame try putting the primer on with one of the 4" brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.

Put on a coat of your base paint. This is either a sand color or tan color. You could do a yellowish tan. This paint should not be the actual color you want your Picture Frame to end up, but the color you want to show through when you finish the Shabby Chic Picture Frame.

Now you are ready to paint your surface with the real color you wish it to be. I always recommend painting a white or antique white color for true Shabby Chic Picture Frame.

Don't be scared to choose a bright white because the Shabby Chic Picture Frame Paint Technique process will tone down the appearance of the stark white considerably if you want.