User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using a screwdriver, remove all drawer pull
hardware, creating a smooth surface for painting.
2. Clean surface with household glass cleaner to remove
dust, dirt and grease deposits.
3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations
Chalk - Truffle into a foam bowl as a palette or
load a Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush directly
from the paint bottle.
4. Apply Truffle to the entire surface of the three
drawer chest using long, smooth brushstrokes.
(photo 1) Clean the chalk brush with soap and
water then allow both the brush and the painted
chest of drawers time to thoroughly dry,
approximately two hours.
5. Following instructions above, paint a topcoat
of Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Celery over the
Truffle base. (photo 2) Allow to dry two hours.
6. Sand along the edges of the chest, around the
drawers and near the drawer pulls using a
medium grit sandpaper to create a heavily
distressed finish.
7. To seal and protect, apply Waverly Inspirations
Clear Wax using a Wax Brush 24 hours after the
topcoat of paint has been applied. Apply wax
over the entire painted surface using a circular
motion allowing the wax to penetrate the surface.
(photo 3) Clean the wax brush, then allow
24 hours for waxed surface to completely dry.
8. Next, buff the entire waxed surface to desired
sheen using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. The
longer the surface is buffed, the higher the sheen.
9. Replace hardware and allow surface to cure
seven days before heavy use.
SUPPLIES
• Thrift store find - small chest of drawers
• Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Truffle
• Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Celery
• Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax
• Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo
• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies,
plus screwdriver (used to remove hardware)
TIPS & TRICKS
• When distressing furniture, sand areas that
would naturally show wear such as table
edges, chair arms and seats as well as near
drawer pulls or knobs.
• When creating a two-color layered effect,
be sure to choose paint colors that offer
contrast. If the colors are too similar in hue,
the distressed difference may be too subtle.
• Until waxed surfaces are completely cured,
keep free from moisture and heavy traffic.
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Waverly Inspirations Fabric
FARM FRESH VINTAGE CHEST
by Julie Lewis
Inspired by Waverly Inspirations great fabric designs, this gorgeous three drawer chest
could be displayed in a bedroom, an entry way or even as a small buffet in the dining
room. With this decorator piece, the subtle choice of its top color and the rich, deep
brown base beautifully combine to create the illusion of time-worn age providing lots
of character.