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.

A couple of weeks ago I shared a tutorial on our DIY Farmhouse Style Writing Desk, and I got a lot of questions on how I finished it. One of my favorite parts of building furniture is the finish. It's the details that make a piece whole, it's the details that tell the story. This was a

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!

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.

I'm going to show you how to distress new wood a quick and easy way. If you've been wondering how to make new wood look old and distressed wait until you see this method. I couldn't believe how fast it dried..

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.

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

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

How to distress wood and furniture: 8 SUPER easy techniques & video tutorials to create aged & weathered wood quickly. Detailed steps & expert secret tips!