This textured painting technique is something I have done many times before and it’s always one of my favorite looks. So when it came time to do a piece for my own home, it was an easy choice! Today I will show you how to use a cross-hatch painting technique to create a blue jeans painted furniture finish, reminiscent of old Denim.
This cabinet will go in our upstairs bonus room, which is the kids zone. It’s furnished with other pieces in gray and navy, so these colors will be right at home. The perfect relaxed look for a relaxed space.
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This piece didn’t look like much, but this style, with its clean lines and funky hardware, is one of my favorites.
I picked this up off my local Facebook marketplace, from the daughter of the original owner, who remembered this in her home growing up. The size of this piece, with doors and shelves inside, makes it perfect to hold media equipment in our upstairs bonus room. This one is staying with me!
For this one I used…
TSP cleaner
Rad pads sanding sponges
Gripping primer
Paint Drop Cloth, Driftwood, Vintage Duck Egg, Stormy Seas, In the Navy, Midnight Sky
Metallics in Silver Bullet and Steel Magnolia
Black wax
Gold gilding wax
Flat clear coat
Paint in Deep Sea
Prep Work
After a thorough cleaning with and scuff sanding with Rad Pads, I started with a base of a gripping primer, to help my paint adhere over this enamel finish. I lightly tinted my Slick Stick with a bit of Caviar paint to get it closer to my color scheme.
I also sanded the top with my Surf Prep Sander. Initially, I thought I’d do a wood-stained top but ended up not caring for it against these paint colors, and chose to paint it.
Cross-Hatch Painting Technique
This look uses a cross-hatching technique, overlapping multiple colors. I chose this finish because the texture and dimension are one of my favorite looks. Using the right tools for the job can make the process much smoother! Check out how to select the right brush for your furniture painting project HERE.
Warning, it has a far scarier ugly phase than most finishes. You have to ignore your fear and trust the process!
The key is to overlapping colors until the inconsistency becomes consistent…if that makes sense. There are A MILLION brush strokes, and your arm will feel it in the end.
See that texture? Like woven linen… The perfect feel for my faded blue jeans painted finish!
Adding Details
Next up was some detailing in black wax and framing out the mouldings in gold Gilding Wax. These steps always add the most drama. See the door on the right without them?
I used Silk All-in-One mineral paint in Deep Sea on the inside. Two coats covered it, and the built-in topcoat means I don’t need to seal the interior. Plus it’s ultra wipeable and will wear very well.
Here’s the final piece!
There’s something extra rewarding about a piece you make for your own home. It gave me all the excitement a customer usually feels of moving it into my own space and seeing it complete.
We will enjoy this one for a long time to come!
Catch the full Faded Blue Jeans painted furniture finish process on video Here
For more inspiration, check out THIS other textured furniture finish in colors inspired by a posted marshmallow 🙂
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