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Faux Zinc Paint Technique

I will show you how you can turn anything into a zinc look with this faux zinc paint technique.

Faux zinc paint technique - So Much Better With Age

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Trash To Treasure ! We started this series last month where we take some “trash” and turn it into “treasure”! Last month I made my baby girl a treasure box so my son really wanted one this month.

Faux zinc paint technique - So Much Better With Age

Here is my trash. This metal mini locker was in great shape but the colors weren’t my thing and the Sun-Rype sticker had to go.

It was $2 at a thrift store. I’ve been wanting to try a faux zinc paint technique for awhile now and when I saw this easy tutorial over at Jones Design Co. I wanted to give it a try!

Faux zinc paint technique / before picture of locker - So Much Better With Age

 

SUPPLIES:

  • object to paint, something metal works great!
  • flat black spray paint
  • metallic craft paint {I used Martha Stewart metallic acrylic craft paint in Titanium}
  • chip brush

 

TUTORIAL

1. First, I covered up the chrome handle and chrome number plate on the front and spray painted the entire locker flat black.

Faux zinc paint technique / spray painting the locker - So Much Better With Age

2. Next I got my paint supplies and I got to work on dry brushing. Just put a small amount of paint on your chip brush and wipe off on a rag or paper towel.

Faux zinc paint technique / picture of paint supplies - So Much Better With Age

3. Then brush it on in different strokes until you get the look you’re happy with. It dries fast on metal so you have to move quickly. I started with the back and you can see a lot of brush strokes. I perfected my technique by the time I got to the front 😉

And that’s it!

Faux zinc paint technique / brush strokes on locker - So Much Better With Age

It looks great in my son’s room!

Faux zinc paint technique / locker in child's room - So Much Better With Age

He already has some treasures hidden inside.

Faux zinc paint technique / toys in locker - So Much Better With Age

I love the little number plate. You could barely notice it before.

Faux zinc paint technique / number label on locker - So Much Better With Age

I’m really happy with the results!

Faux zinc paint technique / painted locker in room with teddy bear - So Much Better With Age

Faux zinc paint technique / picture of locker with door ajar - So Much Better With Age

Now be sure to follow my c0-hosts to see how they turned their trash into treasure!!

Karianne from Thistlewood Farm

thistlewood - So Much Better With Age

Jenna from Rain On A Tin Roof

rainontinroof - So Much Better With Age

Shannon from AKA Design

akadesign - So Much Better With Age

And our guest host: Carmel from Our Fifth House

ourfifthhouse - So Much Better With Age

 

Linking to these parties

Savvy Southern Style & Jennifer Rizzo & Common Ground

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15 Comments

  1. Jaime,

    LOVE IT! You know….I didn’t even notice the little number at the top of the locker until you added the zinc! You go girl!

    Happy day to you!
    karianne

  2. Greetings from Malaysia.
    Great faux zinc tutorial , good job Jamie.
    I’m about to faux my iron gate with this technique.
    Can I know whether I should repaint a finished/painted area with multiple layers of metallic paint?

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