How do I antique an old desk?
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I want to refinish an old desk and make it look antique and don't know how
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Home improvement stores like Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowe's sell all kinds of antiquing kits, with step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions. I would start looking at those kits and see if one appeals to you.
i bought a desk at a yard sell for $5.00 it was painted red. i just lightly sanded it. and applied a walnut varnish right over the old paint. let it dry completly then lightly sanded with extra fine sandpaper. added a few antique looking knbs for drawer. sold it for $50 bucks
Here is a video tutorial on one method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XvYOkimMRE
Annie Sloan chalk paint. Watch the tutorials. It's worth the time.