Antique Patina Wood Refinishing

Antique Patina Wood Refinishing free fast DIY rehab tutorial  : 

Antique Patina lends a soft, perfectly aged quality to unfinished wood. 

Supplies
Tools
  • 1 synthetic fiber paintbrush- brush width depending on size of painting surface
  • Fine-grained sandpaper
  • 1 rag
  • 1 sponge and water
Materials
  • Gesso
  • White Casein paint or primer
  • Beeswax furniture polish
Directions
  • On surface to be painted, apply an undercoat of gesso, following the wood grain.
  • Let dry in a clean, dust-free area.
  • Apply a thick coat of white paint, preserving the texture of the brushstrokes.
  • Let dry in a clean, dust-free area. 
  • Sand down with sandpaper until surface is smooth and flat.
  • Remove dust from surface with damp sponge.
  • Apply beeswax polish with rag.
  • Wipe wax from raised areas of the woodgrain. Leave the grooves as is. 
  • Let dry in a clean, dust-free area.
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