My mother was paid by antiques dealers to distress furniture for them and then “antique “ it. She would scuff it up with 60/80 grit sand paper, flog it with a chain, and tap it with a hammer. I kid you not.
Then she would go over the finish with a wash of “dirty” stain - something darker than what was original. She’d work it with a rag & let it dry. Then clear coat it in streaks.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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I have 2 1980's old Sauder pantries. I think they are made of MDF with some sort of thin laminate over them (the kind of stuff you'd have bought at a WalMart or Kmart...
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My mother was paid by antiques dealers to distress furniture for them and then “antique “ it. She would scuff it up with 60/80 grit sand paper, flog it with a chain, and tap it with a hammer. I kid you not.
Then she would go over the finish with a wash of “dirty” stain - something darker than what was original. She’d work it with a rag & let it dry. Then clear coat it in streaks.
Have fun. 😁
Hi Christine, this may help you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYauV9OJ0Gw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaYFR-Op5Go
I love this channel. I've learned so much from her and her husband.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUyInvjmniSK3gBzXjB5qg
Hi Christine! Here is a full tutorial on the number one secret to getting a distressed painted furniture look! (Steel wool is the magic tool!)
https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-distress-furniture-with-chalk-paint/