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an old wooden table with peeling paint on the top and wood grains all over it

Whether used for shelving, floors or furniture, time-worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you can't find authentic reclaimed lumber for your project, you can use new materials and apply surface distressing techniques to simulate centuries of use and wear. We'll show you how.

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an old red wood background with peeling paint

You can use a variety of faux painting techniques to create a weathered look on a wall. Achieve the look of old, weathered wood with a three-step process in which you apply a base coat, glaze and top...

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how to make new wood look old and weathered

Whether you are putting up wood paneling, making a wooden crate, or building a piece of furniture out of wood, you may want to have your new wood look old and weathered to add a bit of character and vintage charm to your project. Here are a few interior designer tips & tricks to make new wood look old, distressed, and weathered. Distressing Techniques to Make Your Wood Look Weathered: Use Wood with FlawsAn easy way to make your wood look weathered and distressed is to purchase wood that…

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an old dresser with peeling paint on it

You have to see these eight easy Distressed furniture DIY methods that will give your furniture pieces a natural, aged look!

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Through all of my DIY projects, I've learned that it's just as much fun to distress wood yourself as it is to decorate with! And with the right tools, distressing wood is oh so easy. Here are a few of my must-have tools for the job!

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an old wooden chair with peeling paint on it

Q: How do I paint wood furniture (finished or unfinished) without it staying tacky/sticky afterward? Whenever I paint wood, no matter how long I wait for it to dry, whatever I place on top sticks or leaves marks behind. Should I seal it with something?Sent by MichelleEditor: Sarah Coffey used semi-gloss in her tutorial How To: Upgrade Furniture with Paint and Hardware. And there is probably more advice in the posts linked here Before & After: 5 Painted Furniture Projects.

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two pictures of wood that have been stained

Whether used for shelving, floors or furniture, time-worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you can't find authentic reclaimed lumber for your project, you can use new materials and apply surface distressing techniques to simulate centuries of use and wear. We'll show you how.

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