Distressed Wood Effect Brings Your Old Furniture To Life

By Truman Crawford

If you have a piece of furniture which you wish to turn into a piece with a distress wood effect, then you can follow these steps here. Instead of purchasing an antique which is a very old chunk of furniture that might have signs of cracks and have issues with losing functionality, you can create a distressed look yourself. They look good in any decor which needs a touch of the stylish French or other western european feel to add character to the room or home.

Here's how to form the troubled finish on pine furniture.

1. If the wood has been painted over previously, sand the wood gently so the new paint ( later ) to stick correctly.

2. Wear safety glasses before you start, and fill an old pillowcase with nuts and bolts, and use this to pound areas of the wood to creates dents. You can make a little number or many areas of dents according to the look that you need.

3. Use a chisel and gradually chisel away some dents to the furniture on the surfaces as well as on some edges. Otherwise, you can use a hammer and lightly hit the wood with the fringe of the hammer to make these indents. Don't overdo these dents, but create sufficient to offer you the look you want.

4. Apply a coat of paint to the entire piece and allow to dry. The color is up to you and many people use creams, beiges, and white, including the see though finishes that will permit the personality of the wood to show through.

5. Once dried, sand areas of the surface and edges with sandpaper to make areas of weathering on the wood according to your preference. If you use fine paper, the effect will be delicate, but if you employ a rougher paper, then you can create some fine lines if you so wish.

6. Ultimately, apply a layer of wood stain or varnish. Just check with this is compatible with the paint that you have used. Ask the store workman expert on paints and polishes if you are uncertain.

So as you can see, you can custom any of these steps to make the type and quantity of weathering and trouble in the wood as suits the piece of furniture and your taste. Troubled finish on pine furniture can create a French romantic feel to your room or home, or a feel of european style, particularly when combined with wall art. When you add these touches to your house, you can create a unique feel that may impress yourself and your guests. - 32620

About the Author:

Sign Up for our Free Newsletter

Enter email address here