HOW TO CREATE A FAUX BARN BOARD FINISH

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I love real wood texture, however some pieces just don’t have it!

Here’s I’ll show you how easy it is to create a faux wood texture on almost any surface!

I found two junky old particle board tables. They looked just like this one, only with damaged edges and scratches.

Now these tables are a really nice size, plus they stack, so space saving too. I knew I could do something spectacular with them.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, I actually refinished my table LIVE on air! Yes, truly! In front of over 100,000 people I created the stunning finish I am sharing with you today.

YOUR SHOPPING LIST:

• Little Stork, from Tones For Tots™.
• Putty, from the Penney & Co. Collection.
• Embossing Smooth
• A Wood Graining Tool, from hardware and craft stores.
• Brushes
• Paper Towel
• Paper Plate
• Paint stick

OPTIONAL:

• World Map Stencil
• Stencil Brush
• Furniture Wax – Black
• Furniture Wax – Clear

I am so excited to share this. One thing to note, you can, if you wish, stop after dry brushing, but I do love the depth and age that the Black Wax brings to the game.

So, in just 4 simple steps, is what I did.

STEP 1:

• Prep your item with a good clean, and a light sand.
• Paint a coat of Fusion™ Mineral Paint in Putty.
• Allow to dry to the touch.

STEP 2:

• While the paint dries, make a paste of equal parts Putty, Little Stork & Embossing Smooth

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• If it is a little thin, add more Sandstone. You want the consistency of frosting. Roughly paint a thin layer all over the newly dried paint surface.
• Following the instructions on your Wood Graining Tool, drag it through the mix. It is a good idea to practice first on some scrap card.
• Allow to dry.

STEP 3:

• Once the Embossing Smooth is dry, apply a very light coat of Little Stork, using a dry brush technique. Use kitchen paper to take paint off your brush and use a very light hand.

OPTIONAL STEP:

• If you are applying a stencil, now is the time to do it. 

STEP 4:

• Finish, if desired, with a coat of Furniture Wax – Black
  , apply with a brush or lint free cloth, pushing the wax into all the grooves and ridges you have created. Wipe away any excess.
• If you added too much wax, you can control it and remove it using our Furniture Wax – Clear
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STEP 5:

• You are all done. I told you it was easy!

So give it a go. I am so delighted with my curb side finds. They look as though they came from a high end interiors store with a price to match!

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