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If you have a piece of furniture which you would like to turn into a piece with a distress wood effect, then you can follow these steps here. Instead of buying an antique which is an awfully old chunk of furniture that may have indications of cracks and have issues with losing functionality, you can create a distressed look yourself. They look great in any decor which requires a touch of the sublime French or other western european feel to add character to the room or home.

Here’s how to create the troubled finish on pine furniture.

1. If the wood has been painted over formerly, sand the wood lightly so the new paint ( later ) to stick properly.

two. Wear safety glasses before you start, and fill an old pillowcase with nuts and bolts, and use this to pound areas of the wood to creates dents. You can make a small number or many areas of dents according to the look that you want.

3. Use a chisel and gradually chisel away some dents to the furniture on the surfaces as well as on some edges. Or, you may use a hammer and lightly hit the wood with the edge of the hammer to make these indents. Don’t overdo these dents, but create enough to give you the look you need.

4. Apply a coat of paint to the entire piece and allow to dry. The color is up to you and many of us use creams, beiges, and white, including the translucent finishes that will allow the character of the wood to show thru.

5. Once dried, sand areas of the surface and edges with sandpaper to make areas of weathering on the wood according to your preference. If you use fine paper, the effect will be subtle, but if you employ a rougher paper, then you can create some fine lines if you so wish.
6. Finally, apply a layer of wood stain or varnish. Just check with this is compatible with the paint that you have used. Ask the store workman expert on paints and polishes if you are uncertain.

So as you can see, you can custom any of these steps to form the type and amount of weathering and distress in the wood as suits the piece of furniture and your taste. Distressed finish on pine furniture can create a French romantic feel to your room or home, or a feel of western european elegance, especially when mixed with wall art. When you add these touches to your house, you can make a unique feel which will affect yourself and your guests.