Are you ready to take your bed frame from drab to fab? Let’s make it happen with this tutorial on how to paint faux wood on a bed frame.
Materials needed:
- Sandpaper (fine-grit)
- Cloth for wiping (my trick is to have baby wipes on hand!)
- Tinted tan primer
- Varathane whitewash
- Rust-Oleum Java Brown antique glaze
- General Finishes Flat topcoat
- Paintbrush or foam roller
Step 1: Sand
Start by sanding your bed frame to give it a roughed-up surface. Don’t be afraid to get in there and rough it up a bit, this will help the paint stick better.
Step 2: Clean off
Once you’ve sanded the surface, wipe it down with a tack cloth (or baby wipes) to remove any dust or debris.
Step 3: Prime the faux wood
It’s time to prime your bed frame with a tinted tan primer. You can mix some tan paint into white primer if your primer is white. Apply the primer using foam rollers and allow the surface to dry completely.
Step 4: Whitewash the wood
Working in sections, rub Varathane whitewash onto the bed frame and then immediately rub it off. This will give the bed frame a beautiful, faux wood effect.
Step 5: Antique it!
After allowing the whitewash to dry for one or two hours, it’s time to add Rust-oleum Java Brown antique glaze. Use a paintbrush to apply the glaze, then rub off as much as you’d like. This will add depth and character to your bed frame.
Step 6: Protect the finish
Once the antique glaze is dry, it’s time to protect the finish with General Finishes Flat topcoat. Use 4 inch foam rollers for this so that you can get in all the cracks. Apply two coats, or use a spray topcoat instead if you prefer.
And that’s it! Your bed frame is now a stunning work of art that you can be proud of. Don’t forget to take before and after pictures to show off your amazing DIY skills. Thanks for joining me on this fun and exciting project!
