In this brand new video tutorial, we’ll show you how to wet distress your project to reveal multiple layers of color.

All Country Chic Paint products used in this tutorial are available at www.countrychicpaint.com.

Step 1: Paint Your Piece

Begin by applying one coat of the color you’d like to show up as your base layer; in this case, we chose Cranberry Sauce. Make sure you let your paint fully dry (overnight is best) before you move on to the next step.

Step 2: Add a Second Coat

Your second coat should be in a different color than the first; in this case we chose Fresh Mustard. This color will also show through on your finished project when you distress your piece. Don’t worry about getting perfect coverage with this coat. Since you’re distressing anyways, it doesn’t have to be perfect to give you beautiful end results! Leave your piece for a few minutes before proceeding to the next step but do not let it dry completely.

Step 3: Wet Distress Your Piece

Using a damp, lint-free rag, begin gently rubbing your piece to remove some of the top layer. Remember that you can always add more pressure if needed, so start slowly and build up pressure from there. You can remove as much or as little of the second color as you like, then let your piece dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 4: Apply a Third Coat

Your third coat of paint should be different color again; in this case we chose Bliss. As with the second layer, your coverage doesn’t have to be perfect and you don’t want to let it fully dry before you proceed to the final step (about 15-20 minutes should be sufficient).

Step 5: Wet Distress Again

Repeat the wet distressing process again, this time to reveal two colors beneath your top coat. As with Step 3, you can remove as much or as little of the top coat as you like to achieve the look you were hoping for. If you’d like to continue adding more colors, simply let your piece dry and repeat steps 4 and 5 until you like the look!

Once you’re happy with the finished product, let it dry overnight, then seal your piece with one of our waxes or Tough Coat.