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Distressed black wood stain.
This solid wood side table has been brought in by a customer asking for a simple yet classic black distressed furniture makeover.
Numerous faux painting techniques mimic the distressed look of age worn antiques but the methods that call for stain frequently look the most authentic.
Distressed painting techniques using stain.
How to create a black distressed finish using only 4 items.
Lightly sand the object you want to distress.
Sanding sponge tack cloth primer and lacquer.
Not wood toned stain but solid color black stain.
Satin latex paint or a wood stain for the top coat painting tools candle medium grade steel wool sandpaper tack cloth polyurethane to finish optional steps.
Be careful if your project requires glue.
Using a pre stain wood conditioner on porous wood such as pine helps promote uniform color when applying stain.
4 layers makes any piece look painted.
Medium fine sanding sponge tack cloth rustoleum painters touch 2x black primer old masters brushing lacquer.
I particularly like minwax polyshades in classic black and have been using it for many years.
After the sanding wipe the piece with a.
Stab the boards a few times with an awl.
Use the mallet to randomly strike the distressed side of the board to create a wormhole effect.
The table has the perfect round farmhouse style legs and planked top.
This is how i prep painted furniture.
I wanted a sleeker look and knew i could achieve that with stain.
If the object already has a finish previously painted or varnished sand all surfaces well.