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How do you make antique white finish on wood?
Mix a little brown or yellow latex or acrylic paint and water in a disposable container to create a watery glaze-like substance. The more water you use, the thinner and more transparent the mixture will become. Brush the solution over the antique white and rub most of it away to make the antique finish look even older.
How do you Antique over white?
Antiquing makes white furniture look older by tinting the finish with tones of gray, brown, yellow or black, as if the paint has aged and become discolored over time. Achieve the look by using your choice of stain or a tinted glaze over white painted furniture.
How do I make white cabinets look distressed?
Distressed Kitchen Cabinets: How To Distress Your Kitchen…
- Remove all of the cabinet hardware.
- Sand the cabinets with a sanding block.
- When all of the sanding is done, clean clean clean.
- Bust out the antiquing glaze.
- Apply a top coat.
- Let the topcoat dry for about 24 hours before you add your hardware.
Can I white wash dark wood?
You can whitewash any unfinished wood. My favorite stain color is a dark mahogany, but any stain color will work – they will each just give a slightly different color to the finished whitewash.
What is the easiest way to distress wood?
The most simple and straight forward method to distress wood is to sand some of the paint off. This technique works great on both already painted wood and unpainted wood. The key is to sand random areas that tend to get bumped or scratched naturally, so it looks organic.
What is the best way to distress furniture?
Dry brushing your furniture is probably the easiest way to distress your furniture. The best part is it takes the least amount of resources. Take a dry brush and start brushing your piece of furniture, then wipe off the remaining paint on the furniture with a hand towel.
What is distressed wood flooring?
Distressed wooden flooring is a particular style that is designed to give an old and worn feel to a new hardwood floor. Distressed boards tend to come with a textured finish that enhances the grain of the wood.
How do you finish wood furniture?
Spray with a nice even motion following the natural lines of the piece. Apply two coats, sanding in between with 200-grit or higher sandpaper after the first coat is dry. This technique will smooth any imperfections from your first coat and give you a pro grade finish. Then spray on a final layer.