How to distress wood

learn how to use vasoline to distress wood --its super easy

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.

Through all of my DIY projects, I've learned that it's just as much fun to distress wood yourself as it is to decorate with! And with the right tools, distressing wood is oh so easy. Here are a few of my must-have tools for the job!

This simple three-step process uses distressed white paint as a base color for a vintage wood look. Choose any color for your project.

I'm going to show you how to distress new wood a quick and easy way. If you've been wondering how to make new wood look old and distressed wait until you see this method. I couldn't believe how fast it dried..

Hello there Love Grows Wild reader! Ashley from Cherished Bliss here again! I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for this winter to pass so I can get outside and paint, stain, and do outdoorsy things! I finally gave in and breathed in some fumes for this project down in the basement.…

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.

9 Easy Ways to Distress Wood: Distressed wood has the look of being weathered and old, giving it texture and a rustic, homey appeal. In some lumber stores you can buy salvaged wood called barn wood, so named as it's mostly salvaged from old barns which have seen many years of we…

Want to get a reclaimed wood look without having to track down some old wood? This simple technique will make new wood look old and distressed

Wood projects such as your wood signs, furniture, and other wood projects all need a base coat, and farmhouse distressed white is a classic look that is super popular now and will be for awhile,