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an old wooden table with peeling paint on the top and wood grains all over it

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.

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a wooden sign that says, how to get a raw wood look on vintage furniture

Trying to update your vintage, antique, or dated furniture? Find out how to get a raw wood look for a fresh, modern vibe. Learn how to do this rustic modern furniture makeover in just three easy steps!

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four easy ways to clean antique wood furniture

Find out how to clean antique wood furniture using easy DIY recipes and a clean cloth, steel wool, or a spray bottle. Before going to the effort of refinishing, why not try dusting, waxing, or touching up the lacquer? #cleaningantiques #woodfurniture #cleaning #furniture #oldfurniture

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an old wooden clock with holes in it

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.

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Achieve well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and decor items. Learn distressing and aging Techniques for Antiquing Furniture you can do!

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a potted plant sitting on top of a wooden table next to a white vase

Nothing beats the worn and weathered surface of old wood furniture to add a bit of grit to a modern space. But antique wood furniture is not exactly budget-friendly. Follow along as we turn this new wood table from Amazon into an antique-looking gem that appears to be centuries old.

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a pair of scissors sitting on top of a piece of wood with holes in it

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…

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wood sign with the words diy painted on it and four different pictures in black

4 Painting Techniques to make NEW wood Look OLD & DISTRESSED (( Attention Sign makers! )) I love the antique, old, distressed, vintage look for my signs! It's so rustic and cute! This is a great way to make some unique home decor. This simple, easy to follow along tutorial will show you how to make new wood look old for your DIY wooden signs. Creates rustic aged wood with these 4 painting Techniques with materials you probably already have at your home! Follow link below for full tutorial

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an old table with the words how to bleach modern furniture

If you’ve ever wondered how to bleach wood furniture for that natural, pale wood look, here ya go! Note: it’s a lot of work up front, and your arms might be sore…but it’s worth it in the end! #bleachedfurniture #diy #howtobleachwood #furniturerefinish

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a close up view of some wood with holes in it

Many of you have asked how I make new wood look old. It's definitely a process, and so I wanted to share with you some of the techniques I use , along with what they do and why, so that you can mix and match as you'd like. Here's another technique for you! The tool I use for this techniqu

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