An easy DIY tutorial for how to use furniture glaze on an old tile or a piece of furniture.
When we were decluttering recently, I came across an old tile. I was about to toss it, and then my DIY brain kicked in and thought it would be perfect project for furniture glaze.
Of course I had to keep it.
Here is now:
Would you believe it started like this?
I mean I’m all for green, but that color combo just wasn’t my style.
Glazing furniture is easy and a fun alternative to wax. It works best on pieces like this tile that have a lot of ridges or texture so the glaze can settled into those different crevices.
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Supply list for furniture glaze DIYs:
- Old tile / picture frame / furniture piece, whatever you’re painting and glazing
- Drop cloth or old newspaper
- Paint stir stick
- Paint brush (2: one for paint, one for glaze)
- Paint (I used Country Chic Paint’s Lazy Linen)
- Glaze (I used Country Chic Paint’s Graphite Glaze)
- Clean cloth
How to use furniture glaze:
1. Paint your piece.
I used Country Chic Paint’s clay paint. I’ve used it on several furniture makeovers and love it.
If you’re not familiar with clay paint, you can see my tutorial for painting my old desk with clay paint for tips.
2. Shake and stir the glaze.
Glaze is kind of funny in that it’s almost runny and thick at the same time so be sure to stir it well before using.
3. Apply the glaze.
You can use a paint brush or a foam brush.
Work the glaze into all of the crevices and nooks of whatever you’re painting. It goes on really easily.
4. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off all of the excess glaze.
Then let it dry, and you’re done! Isn’t that easy!?
I love how furniture glaze adds such texture and character to a piece. This tile looks like some pretty old find at a thrift store.
Although I guess it looked like an old tile when I started, too. You know what I mean, it looks cool ‘vintage’ old now.
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Sarah says
Meg, you may have just answered my questionable-accent-tiles-in-the-backsplash prayers. I hadn’t thought of painting them, but now I’m wondering! What an awesome project. Thank you for being a part of There for the Making!
GreenWithDecor says
Awesome, I’m glad to inspire! Good luck painting. Thanks for hosting this series!
Lidia says
This looks like something I’d pick up at HomeGoods! I love it Meg!!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Lidia! Love HomeGoods!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
Love, love, love this makeover! Even more we love that you saved it from being tossed in the trash. Your tile looks like a piece of artwork now. Vintage perfection!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, ladies!!