If you have a piece of furniture which you want to turn into a piece with a distress wood effect, then you can result these steps here. Instead of buying an old which is a very old piece of furniture which may have signs of cracks and have issues with losing functionality, you can create a distressed look yourself. They look great in any decor which needs a touch of the elegant French or other European feel to add character to the room or home.
Here's how to create the distressed stop on wood furniture.
Wood Headboards
1. If the wood has been painted over previously, sand the wood lightly so that the new paint (later) to adhere properly.
2. Wear protection glasses before you begin, and fill an old pillowcase with nuts and bolts, and use this to pound areas of the wood to creates dents. You can create a small number or many areas of dents agreeing to the look that you want.
3. Use a chisel and gradually chisel away a few dents to the furniture on the surfaces as well as on some edges. Alternatively, you can use a hammer and lightly hit the wood with the edge of the hammer to create these indents. Don't overdo these dents, but create just enough to give you the look you want.
4. Apply a coat of paint to the whole piece and allow to dry. The color is up to you and many citizen use creams, beiges, and white, including the translucent finishes which will allow the character of the wood to show through.
5. Once dried, sand areas of the surface and edges with sandpaper to create areas of weathering on the wood agreeing to your preference. If you use fine paper, the result will be subtle, but if you use a rougher paper, then you can create some fine lines if you so wish.
6. Finally, apply a layer of wood stain or varnish. Just check with that this is compatible with the paint that you have used. Ask the store handyman devotee on paints and varnishes if you are unsure.
So as you can see, you can custom any of these steps to create the type and number of weathering and distress in the wood as suits the piece of furniture and your taste. Distressed stop on wood furniture can create a French romantic feel to your room or home, or a feel of European elegance, especially when combined with wall art. When you add these touches to your home, you can create a unique feel that will impress yourself and your guests.
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