# How to Give Furniture a Primitive Country Look
Furniture with a primitive country look is quite distinct from other country decorative forms like French and cottage country. Primitive country design showcases the best of shabby chic with a worn look and rustic colors. Many pieces are designed with a primitive finish intact, but you can also create it yourself.
Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Crackle finish
- Sandpaper
Instructions
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Repair or replace any wobbly legs or loose pieces on old furniture. Check the furniture to make sure that while it embodies a distressed look, it is functional without having exposed nails or other hardware which may cause safety or usability issues.
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Paint the piece with a coat of paint that embodies the primitive country look and that complements the other pieces in your room.
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Apply a porcelain crackle finish to the furniture to give the look that you’d find on old china dishes. Add a second coat of paint and allow the crackle finish to settle into thin cracks.
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Use a coarse grit sandpaper to create a worn look on areas that may still look too new.
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