Distressing wood techniques

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

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

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.

With this easy technique you can make any new piece of wood look reclaimed and weathered!

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.

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!

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.

Aging wood instantly to look like it came off an old barn. Make DIY barn boards instantly. Make new lumber look old instantly and inexpensively.

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!

There are several ways to achieve the beautiful weathered wood look, here are 8 techniques that deliver the best results.