How to Distress Wood
Sand down the edges.. Distress wooden boards using gravel.. Gouge the wood with a blunt object.
Steps
1
Sand down the edges.
Sand down the edges.
2
Distress wooden boards using gravel.
Distress wooden boards using gravel.
3
Gouge the wood with a blunt object.
Gouge the wood with a blunt object.
4
Use wood screws to create wormholes.
Use wood screws to create wormholes.
5
Chip the edges with chisel.
Chip the edges with chisel.
6
Sand the wooden surface lightly.
Sand the wooden surface lightly.
7
Paint the piece in a light color.
Paint the piece in a light color.
8
Allow the base coat to dry completely.
Allow the base coat to dry completely.
9
Brush on a second coat of paint.
Brush on a second coat of paint.
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Wipe the paint with a damp cloth.
Wipe the paint with a damp cloth.
11
Leave the wood as-is.
Leave the wood as-is.
12
Stain the piece to add tint.
Stain the piece to add tint.
13
Distress the stain to create the appearance of age.
Distress the stain to create the appearance of age.
14
Preserve your distressed finish with a final clear coat.
Preserve your distressed finish with a final clear coat.
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Allow the clear coat to dry for 4-6 hours.
Allow the clear coat to dry for 4-6 hours.
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