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Aged to Perfection!!

Recently I painted over an old bi-fold door with my recipe of white chalk paint.     You can see how white and "new" it looks here.



Today I decided to "dirty it up, age it".  Below is the new look which I'm loving!!  I like the curve at the top of the panel and the wax accents it so well.

 Five minutes, and it now looks just like I hoped.


I used ASCP dark wax.  I simply brushed it on lightly in various places, and immediately wiped it off with an old towel.


Here it is with fall accessories!

I just love this door and I have another one in the basement a little smaller and its about to get a makeover too!




Aged to Perfection!!

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  1. AudreySeptember 4, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    yes ... perfectially aged ... looks great with your Fall decorations. Love that burlap wreath too.
    Thanks for stopping by Timeless Treasures and leaving a nice comment.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/

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  2. Donna WilkesSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Loge this new/old look! It really adds a lot of character to the door!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  3. Liz @ Quirky VistasSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    You did age that to perfection! It looks like the dresser I found looked after we sanded it down. I keep thinking I should just leave it that way. You have about convinced me!
    Thanks for the shots.

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  4. Shabby Brocante, KarenSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Wow. What a difference that made. Looks fantastic!! I have never used wax on anything. You make it seem so easy!!!! Love it!

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  5. GinaSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I agree...aged to perfection! It looks wonderful!

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  6. SImple and Serene LivingSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Looks great and it was so easy :)

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  7. Jeni GraySeptember 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    This is terrific Kathy! Love it. :)

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  8. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I thought the door looked nice with the new coat of white paint but your aging technique really improved the look. I am almost ready to apply wax to my first piece of chalk painted furniture. I hope mine turns out as well as your door did.--------- Shannon

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  9. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Very nice! I love this!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks so much Carmen!! I appreciate your comments.

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  10. RitaSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    yes, definitely aged to perfection.
    i'm loving your door now.
    rita

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    I love this aging technique. Lovely with the fall decorations.

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