HOW TO MAKE AN EASY RECLAIMED WOOD STAIN FINISH (3 INGREDIENTS!)
2 Materials
$1
2 Days
Easy
The finish we did on our $30 DIY floating vanity AMAZES me. I can't believe how beautifully it turned out - especially given the ridiculously simple materials that went into creating it. There was not a drop of purchased stain here! We made the finish from common, everyday things around the house!
To my eyes, this is the perfect reclaimed wood finish. It's got enough grey and enough brown to appear authentic. I think I would have had to buy a dozen pots of stains to get it just right!
Instead of clearing out the stain shelf at the hardware store, I grabbed a couple of ingredients from the kitchen. I'll bet you have them in yours, too. I did some countertop chemistry - and Voila - a most lovely rich brown with just enough grey.
First we stained our boards with tea...
We then brushed on the first coat of our special vinegar solution.
It was amazing to watch the colour change right before our eyes!
Those lovely gray tones started to appear almost instantly. [For the exact ingredients and proportions for this lovely weathered looking stain, click on the link below for all of the details, and even more photos!]
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