One option for achieving this look without spending a fortune on antiques is distressing the furniture yourself.
Distressed light wood furniture.
You can use these techniques stand alone or even in combination with one another.
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If the furniture is unfinished you can do a light sanding.
Vintage antique and worn down furniture has a charm to it that new furniture often does not.
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These techniques create an aged appearance that makes your custom furniture look like an antique.
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Wipe clean with a tack cloth to complete your painted distressed furniture.
Distressed finishes including light to heavy distressing wire brushing and sandblasting give the wood a new look.
Sand the surface of the piece.
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A complete guide to distressed wood furniture distressed furniture is furniture that looks aged and weathered.
With emphasis on the edges of the furniture use the sander to gently remove some of the paint and primer allowing the underlying wood to show through.
Pieces that have been previously painted or treated with polyurethane will need a more thorough sanding.
Distressing wood furniture is a great way to add some character to your home.
Distress wood furniture edges to create an even more antiqued look lightly sand the edges and corners of the table with fine grit sandpaper concentrating on edges and areas of natural wear to keep it authentic looking.
There s something about furniture with signs of wear that s comforting.
No stress in distressing.
For laminated wood or a previous oil paint layer we recommend a light sanding before the first paint coat and curing for at least 24 hours before applying your second coat.
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