When will rustic farmhouse weathered wood go out of style? Never, we hope. Especially since we’ve managed to source up a super cool and easy how-to on weathering wood for decorating to your heart’s desire. Whether you’re topping a table or creating a focus wall, this how-to will get you through it.Here’s what you’ll need:
- Wood stain
- Minwax Dark walnut stain
- Lint free cloth
- White acrylic paint
- Steel wool
- Gloves
- Protective eye wear
Cherished Bliss’s Ashley writes her tutorial using wood shims. First, stain wood with Minwax Dark Walnut and the lint free cloth and allow the wood to dry. Once that has dried, dry brush on white acrylic paint (lightly). Once your paint dries, sand and distress with Grade 2 Steel wool. Dust off and apply your wood stain.
The result is a bit like this:
Image via cherishedbliss
For more on this tutorial and how to perfect the distressed wood look technique, check out this blog. [INSERT LINK]
Source: http://cherishedbliss.com/how-to-weather-wood/#_a5y_p=4388292