Faux Driftwood on
Front Door
A favorite pastime here
in SW Florida is finding driftwood along the Gulf shores. There’s something appealing
to the gentle bleached out colors and easy texture that almost makes you hear
the sun dappling down as the waves gentle polish fallen branches. The treasure finds
of driftwood are used locally to create art, bowls, are or used to grace
tablescapes. But their beauty doesn’t have to stop there. It can even be used
to create a welcome feel to a front door. Granted it would be hard to find a
piece large enough to be processed for a front door but that can be rectified
by recreating the look with a faux painted finish.
Here’s a look a
recent front entry faux painted to look like driftwood:
There were 5 different
surface types to paint over: the door itself, stucco in 2 different textures,
silicone, and metal strips. First step was to ensure the surface is clean.
Second step, I used Bulls eye 1-2-3. Typically, I use it in white, but in this
case, it seemed appropriate to use grey Bulls Eye 1-2-3. I created my own base
color utilizing Duramax Antique White with a touch of Cabin Plank. It mixes to
an almost flesh tone look. Using chip brushes a tan and Aqua Glaze mix was
streaked over top and just a touch of medium grey every so often. Antique white
and aqua glaze mix was gently streaked in for a pickling effect. Modern Masters
in Matte finishes it off and gives the front door extra protection.
Driftwood Faux Finish
can be used anywhere in your home:
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