Making new wood into weathered looking wood
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Danielle Sallada on Sep 24, 2013@Kathy you can add steel wool to vinegar,once dissolved, paint your wood with it. Here is the link to the blog I found and reference for all my weathered wood. http://thefriendlyhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-oxidize-wood.htmlHelpful Reply
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Historic Shed on Sep 26, 2013I have seen the results of this, but haven't done it myself: 1 part water 1 part drain cleaner (liquid plumber, drano, etc.) Apply with a squirt bottle. This will gray the wood, but use caution (gloves, eye protection).Helpful Reply
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