Amaco RUB 'N Buff - European Gold, VWARNB08

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In my case, I’m redoing my guest bedroom and wanted to change out some of the black and bronze colors to a beautiful, antique gold.

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This step doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do want the majority of the item to be covered well in the darker base color.This is a designer’s secret for an easy DIY to update the look of almost any solid surface without breaking the bank. I reviewed every shade of gold Rub ‘n Buff, and I’m sharing the results—along with my technique for getting a perfect aged patina effect! It took a few failed tries and some experimentation, but I finally figured out the best way to get consistent, beautiful results. I’d stay away from applications that might need to withstand more wear and tear, OR plan on doing some extra steps to prep those items, and finishing with a clear coat or some other protective finish.

Rub n Buff Gold Comparison and How-to - Jenna Sue Design

I discovered Rub ‘n Buff last year and instantly fell in love with it after testing it out on some knobs and hooks. I used cardboard for my outdoor space for spray painting, and a simple drop cloth for my indoor space while doing the Rub n Buff finish. When I have not been able to disassemble items in the past, I have found that using painters tape generously, and then cutting off excess pieces with a razor blade or x-acto knife has worked well to get even harder to tape areas looking neat.Since I wanted the look of antique brass, I first purchased Antique Brass Rub n Buff (makes sense, right? If you are using Rub n Buff on a surface that will be handled regularly (knobs, faucets, etc) it’s important to sand and prime first for best adhesion. Rub N Buff Wax is made from a unique blend of imported carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders and select pigments.

European Gold Rub n Buff Get the Look of Antique Brass with European Gold Rub n Buff

I hope this post was helpful if you’ve been wanting an easy and inexpensive way to antique almost anything. Rub ‘n Buff — I purchased this set of five different golds that I’ve tested for you in this post (you can also find them sold individually here). Spray primer — Only required for objects that will be handled, or for better adhesion on slick surfaces. This step is only required if you want an aged/patina effect, but paint gives the Rub n Buff better adhesion and is a good idea for a slick surface.

If you like the more textured look with some of the black base coming through, one coat is probably enough.