The Distressed Finish with Jolie Paint

Follow along with Jolie Home to learn how to create the Distressed Finish. The Distressed Finish creates a look that suggests subtle aging or wear over time. It is the perfect way to introduce patina and history to freshly painted surfaces.

Materials Needed:
Jolie Paint in one or more colors
Jolie Finishing Wax in Clear
Jolie Signature Brush
Jolie Wax Brush
Absorbent lint-free cloths
Medium to fine 150-220 grit sandpaper

STEP ONE
Apply a coat of Jolie Paint using a Jolie Signature Brush. Paint in every direction, leaving subtle brush marks and slight texture. Allow the paint to dry completely. Dry time usually takes about 20 minutes but varies based on climate and thickness of paint application.
TIPS:
• A single coat will allow you to see MORE of the underlying surface after distressing.
• A second coat of the same color will provide MORE COVERAGE and will allow you to see LESS of
the underlying surface after distressing. This coat should be thinner and can be diluted with a small
amount of water (5-10%) for easier distressing. Allow the paint to dry completely.
• To see TWO COLORS in your final finish, apply the first coat in a more textured manner. Apply a
second coat with a different Jolie Paint color. This second color will be the most prominent in your
final piece and the first color will peek through after distressing. Allow the paint to dry completely.

STEP TWO
Use your Jolie Wax Brush to apply a small amount of Jolie Finishing Wax in Clear. Working in manageable sections of 2-3 square feet at a time, use a gentle sweeping motion to work the Clear Finishing Wax into the paint. Work in every direction, just as you did with your paint brushstrokes. You will see the Jolie Paint color become slightly darker after the wax is applied. Proceed to step three before beginning to wax the next section.

STEP THREE
Any surplus of wax should be wiped away using a lint-free cloth and applying medium pressure. As the cloth becomes saturated with wax, you will need to replace or move to a clean area of your cloth so that it will continue to absorb wax. Continue on to your next unwaxed section and repeat steps two and three until you have waxed the entire surface.
FOR LARGE AREAS: After waxing and wiping individual sections, apply a very thin coat of Clear
Finishing Wax from one side to the other and wipe the surface to even out the finish.

STEP FOUR
To reveal some of the underlying surface, gently sand the edges and raised details with a medium Jolie Sanding Pad. Wipe away the dust with a wet, lint-free cloth.

PRO TIP: Sand in areas that would naturally wear.

REPEAT steps two and three, especially in the sanded areas. The wax is dry when it no longer feels cool to the touch, usually within 1-2 hours. Leave the finish as is for a natural matte sheen, or allow the wax to dry for 1-2 hours before buffing with a soft, lint-free cloth for a more polished look. For surfaces that require more durability, apply at least two coats of Clear Finishing Wax. Wait at least eight hours between coats. Jolie Finishing Wax will fully cure and harden in two weeks. During this time period, be gentle and take care when using your piece.

PRO TIP: For an aged or altered look, add colored Finishing Waxes after Clear Finishing Wax. Refer to Waxing Tips on pg. 36 in our Everyday Guide for more details.

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