Distressed wood

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.

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

Love the look of distressed wood barn boards? Here's a simple tutorial on how to make brand new wood look like old, distressed wood in 3 simple steps!

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

How to age wood in five simple steps! The best technique for a realistic, rustic aged wood look. Make your new furniture look old!

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.

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 incredible distressed wood floor has a secret. It's not really wood. It's wood looking tile. Introducing Blendart -- the new porcelain tile

Thermo Oak Flooring is made using a heat process combined with a steaming and removing oxygen. The result is that the wood takes on a rich brown and red tones without the need of stains. The timber itself hardens creating ideal floor for high traffic areas. The Cadogan Finish keeps the natural colour of the wood. Available in a variety of finishes and treatments including oiled, lacquered, rounded bevels and a variety of distressing options.

How to expertly hack up new wood to make it look old. With a few tools and tricks you can ding up a piece of wood to make it look like it's 100 years old.