How to Create Crackled Furniture
A crackle-finish can be applied to wood furniture, a ceiling fan, or over a faux-finish surface to give it an antique look.
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Step 1: Apply Primer
Clean furniture surface with TSP to remove any grease or residue.
Paint clean, dry surface with latex primer, then apply base color and allow to dry.
Step 2: Apply a Crackle Finish
Apply Craquelure and allow to dry, then add top coat. Wait for finish to "crackle". In this room, the crackle finish is applied to a ceiling fan.
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