How to distress and whitewash furniture good morning happy saturday.
Distressed wood dresser diy.
It creates more of a chippy rustic look.
I woke up around 4 45 this morning because i was super excited to finish my blog post and video for this coffee table i just.
To get this diy white and grey distressed look on already stained furniture.
Pour enough white distilled vinegar to cover it and let it sit for about 10 hours.
I used to blog a lot on saturday mornings and i miss it.
Patch with wood filler if needed and sand rough areas smooth with 150 grit sandpaper.
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.
Dip the end of a wood block in paint and drag it along the surface.
Prepare a mixture by putting steel wool in a jar spray bottle or other sealable container.
For a dry distressed look you can use tools such as wire brushes sandpaper files or even chains and hammers to mimic the appearance of years of rubbing and impact damage she says.
Then follow the steps in the video starting with the vaseline then blue chalk paint.
This is a one step method to distress wood or furniture using the help of a wooden block.
It creates more of a chippy rustic look.
Chemically staining the new wood effectively gives it an older looking color and patina and this method using vinegar and steel wool employs common materials.