how can i make popular lumber look weathered? like barn wood?
Answers:
How to Make New Wood Look Weathered
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You can give new wood that old, rustic look with a simple technique. So get distressed!
Steps:
1. Brush the wood with a stiff wire brush. Brush with the grain of the wood to remove a small amount of the cellulose between the grain. This will make the grain stand out.
2. Apply a gray or dark stain to the brushed wood.
3. Wipe away the stain with a cloth while it is still wet. This step will make the grain of the wood appear to stand out, giving it a weathered appearance.
4. Treat the wood with a preservative after you have achieved the desired texture.
Tips:
You can also use a wire brush accessory tool on your electric drill to speed up the sanding process.
Tips from eHow Users:
Burnt look by Jackie J.
To make wood look weathered,
I take a propane torch and slightly burn the wood, then use a wire brush on it.
This is something an adult should do - not a step for a child.
Other answers:
I have seen on tv where they take chains and rocks and beat on it to give it a dated look. Try looking on HGTV.com or DIY.com
I have seen on tv where they take chains and rocks and beat on it to give it a dated look. Try looking on HGTV.com or DIY.com
Sand blast it. Put antique stain on it. That's about all that's speedy.
14 years carpentry behind me.