How to give galvenized sheet metal an old look?
I covered a coffe table and end table tops with galvenized sheet metal. I did the toilet bowl cleaner technique to age it. It really didn't do as much as I wanted. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Here's an idea: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/furniture/aged-metal-outdoor-table-8343699
Aged Metal Outdoor Table
You could try a stain and sort of wash it with a rag and leave different marks on it.
Thank you! Didn't about that approach!
My contractor painted it brown and it immediately looked older. I believe you can also buy it in other colors. He went with brown to match the color of my doors, and put it on the seating side of my peninsula .