Have you seen all the cool painted texture furniture out there lately? My friend Stephanie with Rehab to Fab inspired me with her amazing texture technique so I thought I’d try it for myself. I’ve always had this thing for old buildings where the plaster had fallen off with exposed bricks.

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How to Add Texture to Furniture
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Before you start with any makeover, you must clean and prep the surface before you paint. I use a product called White Lightning to make sure to remove the things you can’t see with the naked eye.

After cleaning, apply a water-based stain blocker. I used the BOSS on this piece.

I started with a neutral base color called Buttercream. It’s one of my favorites. I painted two coats over the entire chest and allowed it to dry overnight.

How to Add Texture to Furniture

Next, I mixed a texture additive called Sea Spray to Gravel Road to a consistency of peanut butter.

Now here’s the kicker… find a decor transfer and add it to the areas where the texture wasn’t applied. You can also customize these transfers.

Most of them come in sheets, so I cut them out with a pair of scissors to fit where I want them to go. After applying, I simply finish it off with Clear Coat in Flat.

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How to Add Texture to Furniture

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Do Dodson Designs

Donna, also known as Do, is a decorative furniture artist, photographer, DIYer, author of Do Dodson Designs Blog. Do's true passion is attached to the paint brush and encouraging women. She has a successful online group where she teaches women how to merge their passion for furniture painting with business growth.

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