How do you make a table look distressed?
- Prepare Your Space. Start by laying down drop cloths and preparing the area.
- Sand and Clean the Piece. Sand the surface of the piece.
- Paint the Piece.
- Apply Wax and Top Layer of Paint (Optional)
- Distress the Piece with Sandpaper and Steel Wool.
- Apply a Stain (Optional)
- Protect the Finished Piece with Polyurethane.
How do you varnish a coffee table?
Varnish the coffee table if you want a clear protective finish. Use a 4 in (10 cm) paintbrush to apply a polyurethane or polycrylic wood varnish of your choice. Go with the grain and use long, straight strokes to apply an even coat all over the coffee table.
How do you distress furniture with vinegar and chalk paint?
Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and a smaller portion of water. After you have painted and allowed the furniture to dry, spray on the vinegar solution. Use a rag (or something a bit more abrasive) to rub the furniture and to remove some of the paint.
How do you whitewash a dark wood table?
The Best Way to Whitewash Wood
- Stain the wood (or leave it raw for a light finish).
- Mix 2 parts white paint (flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine) with 1 part water.
- Brush on the water/paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain.
- Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain.
How do you make varnished wood look rustic?
Liquids: White vinegar, stains, and paints are three types of fluids you may want to use for faux-aging wood. Vinegar creates a silvery-gray appearance. Stains darken the wood and highlight mechanically distressed areas. Paints can be applied in two coats, then sanded down for a weathered effect.
How do you distress furniture that is not real wood?
Distressed and Antiqued
- Prep the fake wood’s surface by slapping a chain against it or gouging it slightly with a hammer.
- Wipe away debris with a clean cloth or rag.
- Add a base coat of paint or primer in red or dark brown.
- Paint a topcoat using an off-white or antique-white paint.