How to antique wood

Achieve well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and decor items. Learn distressing and aging Techniques for Antiquing Furniture you can do!

Distressed wood is great for a farmhouse look. Here's how to distress new wood in just a few minutes!

Here are easy ways to distress new, store-bought wood to give it an aged, weathered, and rustic look for any building or furniture project.

Whether used for shelving, floors or furniture, time-worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you can't find authentic reclaimed lumber for your project, you can use new materials and apply surface distressing techniques to simulate centuries of use and wear. We'll show you how.

How to distress wood and furniture: 8 SUPER easy techniques & video tutorials to create aged & weathered wood quickly. Detailed steps & expert secret tips!

You guys, I’ve finally figured out the secret to realistic looking aged wood (without waiting a century for nature to take its course!) Lucky for us, it can all be done with just a few tools in five steps ?? It all came about when I was looking for an antique elm wood stool for […]

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Restoring Old Wood with Vinegar: The process was very simple. I mixed 3 parts mineral oil with one part vinegar (I used plain white), and shook it up in a jar.

How to antique and age wood instantly using a mixture of steel wool and vinegar. See how aging the solution leads to different finishes with a barn wood effect or more reddish tones.