French Wash


  Bring a touch of the French countryside home with this lovely wooden shelf.

What you need:

  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Leather Brown (#52501)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Ivory (#51504)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Sweet Cream (#53540)
  • Wooden shelf or Project of your choice
  • Sandpaper Newspaper
  • Tack cloth
  • Disposable rubber gloves (optional)

How and How Long:

  1. Place project on newspaper to protect work area.
  2. Spray one coat of Leather Brown onto all sides of project. Let dry.
  3. Spray one very light coat of Ivory on front and sides. Let dry.
  4. Spray one light coat of Sweet Cream on front and sides. Vary your spray pattern so that some areas have more Sweet Cream and others appear lighter. Let dry thoroughly.
  5. Sand raised areas and edges of project to reveal brown paint. Wipe clean with tack cloth.
  6. For added protection of your finished project, spray several light coats of Krylon® Matte Finish or Satin Finish as a final step. For projects that will be used outdoors or near a window, use Krylon® UV-Resistant Matte Finish.
Approximate project time: 1.5 hours.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $15.