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October 4, 2013 · 15 Comments

Faux Zinc Paint Technique

Crafts/DIY· Paint/Wax/Stain

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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

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Shannon from AKA Design

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And our guest host: Carmel from Our Fifth House

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  1. Anna @ A Good Home says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:52 am

    That’s crazy awesome! You really nailed the faux-zinc 🙂 Great job!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 4, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Anna 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  2. Thistle says

    October 4, 2013 at 7:28 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 4, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      I know, right? Thanks so much, Karianne!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  3. carmel says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:28 am

    So cool for your boy – I think I had one of those lockers when I was a kid- ha!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 4, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      I think I did too, LOL. Thanks Carmel 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  4. Dria says

    October 4, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Jamie, this is fantastic! I LOVE zinc and you figured out how to capture the look, you did a fabulous job! Pinning!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 4, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Dria!!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  5. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I love this, what a fun paint treatment and such a great locker. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks again, Marty 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. M. says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Wow!! This looks fantastic! I want to try this now. Must find something metal… wood wouldn’t work as well? 😉 ~M.

    http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      I think wood would just as well!! Thanks so much for stopping by 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Danielle says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:25 am

    Jamie, I love this technique. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 20, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Danielle 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. smiley says

    December 20, 2014 at 2:13 am

    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?

    Reply

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