how do you distress furniture, but not leave scratch marks from the sandpaper?
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Z on Aug 04, 2012What grit sandpaper are you using last? You need a fine grit paper of 200 or 220 for finish sanding. You might find the information on this page helpful..... http://woodzone.com/Merchant2/articles/sandpaper/index.htmHelpful Reply
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Shari on Aug 04, 2012I'm certainly no professional but from my limited experience, I do know any "aging" technique, whether it's done with glaze or dark wax, will get down into all the nooks and crannies, highlighting the good features, as well as any imperfections of the piece...as you have discovered. If you don't want the sandpaper marks, try waxing first and then followup with the distressing as your last step.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Aug 04, 2012If your looking for a rubbed look along with wear on edges. Instead of sand paper, use rubbing compound that you would find in an auto store. Armed with this and either some real good elbow grease or a small rubbing pad on the end of a drill, you can simply rub the finish off were ever you like without removing any of the wood itself.Helpful Reply
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Z on Aug 04, 2012What a great idea WE! I never would have thought to use rubbing compound. Thanks!Helpful Reply
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Robin M on Aug 04, 2012Thanks everyone.Helpful Reply
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Marley Butts on Feb 17, 2015When I am distressing I use vaseline.Rub it on the edges as well as any other parts you want distressed.Next wipe it off,but there will be a greasy stain left behind.Paint will not cover greasy areas.Google distressing with vaseline there is lots of lit on it.Hope this was helpful.Helpful Reply
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Mary Vitullo - Orphans With Makeup on Aug 12, 2015You might try sanding with a more finer grit sandpaper.Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Dec 18, 2015But aren't scratches a natural occurrence of use and wear?Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Apr 11, 2016Always sand in the direction of the grain, never against it. Also use a fine grit paper for light sanding (200 and higher).Helpful Reply
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