Antiquing method for wood furniture is the easy way to give a different and bold look to wood furniture. The antiquing method is also known as distressing method. Giving an antique look to wood furniture is an easy task to do.
Steps And Items Needed To Antique Furniture
Here are some easy and quickest steps to give an antique look to the wood furniture. Just follow the given steps carefully to get the best results:
Items
- Chalk Paint.
- Sandpaper.
- Polyurethane.
- Paint Sprayer.
- Wood Stain.
- Rags or tack cloths.
Steps
- Preparation: The First step to give the antique look to wood furniture is to prepare the working area, by laying down drop cloth on floor.
- Sanding: Small grit sandpaper (60-80) is perfect to make the surface suitable to give an antique look to the wood furniture. Rub the sandpaper gently to make the smooth surface of wood furniture.
- Clean: The user need to clean the dust with rag cloth. Using a vacuum cleaner can also be helpful.
- Chalk Paint: The user can start the process to paint the wood furniture with chalk paint. Use Paint Sprayer, a paint sprayer can easily cover the corners and edges of the wood furniture. Allow the chalk paint to dry completely.
- Antiquing Wood: The user needs to apply another coat of chalk paint then let the paint dry. Take sandpaper or steel wool and rub the corners and edges of wood furniture to give antique look.
- Staining: Now the user can easily apply a layer (thin) of stain on the antiqued wood furniture and wipe the stain after some time with a rag cloth.
- Polyurethane: Finally apply polyurethane on the antiqued wood furniture and allow the antiqued wood furniture to dry.