How to make distressed wood

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!

Learn how to create that weathered barn wood look with joint compound! This is such a simple tutorial to make new wood look old.

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

Distressing your chalk-painted furniture doesn’t have to be messy… …or distressing (see what I did there?) Before I rock your world with the coolest and easiest “No-Mess-Distressing” technique, let me welcome you to my bathroom… I

As I’m getting ready to paint and re-stain my new (used) dining table, I went in search of some faux barn wood weathering techniques to try to get the look of the table on my

In this step-by-step tutorial, I will teach you, from start to finish, how to make your own DIY Distressed Wood Signs. Scrapwood, paint, stencil, and a sander are all you need! If you are wanting

HOW TO MAKE NEW WOOD LOOK OLD WITH HAIR SPRAY / UPCYCLING DIYHello everyone! Welcome and in this video I will show you how you can achieve chippy layered pa...

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.

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.