Black stain vs black paint on furniture what i like about it.
Distressed black wood stain.
The table has the perfect round farmhouse style legs and planked top.
Stab the boards a few times with an awl.
Lightly sand the object you want to distress.
After the sanding wipe the piece with a.
I wanted a sleeker look and knew i could achieve that with stain.
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.
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.
Distressed painting techniques using stain.
Farmhouse wooden side table.
Use the mallet to randomly strike the distressed side of the board to create a wormhole effect.
This is how i prep painted furniture.
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.
If the object already has a finish previously painted or varnished sand all surfaces well.
Numerous faux painting techniques mimic the distressed look of age worn antiques but the methods that call for stain frequently look the most authentic.
Like every painted furniture makeover make sure to thoroughly sand and prep your piece.
Be careful if your project requires glue.
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Sanding sponge tack cloth primer and lacquer.