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Antiquing & Distressing

Distressing Kitchen Cabinets

Quick update – we’ve been sharing a ton of ideas about Distressed Cabinet Doors:
Charlene shared a picture of her butlers pantry cabinets. The idea of distressing kitchen cabinets can be a very subtle process as she shows here:
Here is a picture of a portion of my butlers pantry that I did somewhat the same thing [...]

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How To Create Hand Rubbed Paint Finish

Martha asked a question (several questions) about “refinishing her bedroom furniture. She wants to know how to create a style like Pottery Barn hand rubbed paint finish.
Debra:
I have a four poster bed (w/matching vanity and night stands) they are either maple or maybe mahogany. Anyway…I want to do something totally different with them.
For the [...]

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Tips to Achieve Distressed Cabinet Doors

Distressing is one of several faux painting techniques used to achieve distressed cabinet doors.

The distressed effect on wooden items endows them with an antique or ˜shabby chic look that is essential in a variety of decor schemes, from antique elegance to the informal rustic style.
Distressing is an effective way to age doors on bedroom, [...]

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How to Refinish a Veneer Grandfather Clock

I have a veneer grandfather clock that I want to paint to match my dining rm furniture. The DR furn is black and cherry wood. The chairs are in black and have a worn look and you see a red color where it is worn. How can I do that to my clock? ~Wendy

Hi Wendy,
Sounds [...]

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