How to Make Wood Look Old & Weathered (Texture Trick!)

Let me show you a super simple way to add an awesome aged texture to wood to give it that old, distressed, weathered look of barn wood, pallet wood, etc. I'll also show you a couple of finishing ideas to make the wood grain pop even more.

DIY Faux Barn Wood Paint Trick:

Pallet Wood Paint Trick:

How to Distress Wood with a Pressure Washer (Barnwood Texture Trick):

DIY Colored Wood Stain:

Homemade Wood Stain (Iron Acetate):

DIY Tea Wood Stain Booster:

DIY Copper Wood Stain:

Shoe Polish Wood Stain:

Ikea Table Makeover with Pallet Wood:

How to Build a Simple Pallet Wood Table:

DIY Zip-Tied Pallet Wood Doormat:

DIY Wood Crate Table:

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Later!
- Kevin

[farmerjim-fat-man-do]

Looks good. The gray stain looks awesome. I use a torch and burn the surface before using a wire wheel. Burning makes the softer wood dig out easier and allows you to use a softer bristle brush (brass) so the scratch marks aren’t as obvious. Plus the remaining darker areas from burning adds a little extra age effect to the wood.

[aimeelawrence-bespokefurni]

I loved this. I absolutely love the texture of wood. There's a local restaurant that I use to visit before covid-19. It has several natural wooden tables. I end up whilst waiting for the food, chatting but feeling the gorgeous wood texture.

[cadiehl]

Dude, this is an amazing tip and technique. I’m building some simple blanket/quilt ladders for my daughter and I’m gonna try this. Thank You!

[jojoboy]

The dog chewed up a couple of our plantation blind louvers which are raised grain painted white. There are a couple sources for replacement louvers but all are smooth. I've been scouring the internet to find a good video where I can actually see the results. Best one yet! Thank you!

[imbeko]

This is really a "complete" video of how to bring out the grain. I appreciate this kind of videos! Thanks

[Vothtrucks]

Dork or not....You have more great ideas ( and delivery ) than many of the " professionals " that have tutorial videos. I am a " special effects " builder and you have just taught me something I have not learned in 40 years ! Thanks

[surfislandmedia]

The lighting was perfect for the initial wire brushing. You can see the wood texture changing in real time.

[cynthiaericsson]

I watched this video years ago and thanks to you- introducing me to this wire drill type of brush I built a rustic headboard for my daughter. I stained it with Minwax red mahogany and Gunstock for multi color look. I wish I could post a pic here so you can see it. Ever since I've loved using wire brush on wood.

[TheDusTea]

OK. I thought I wouldn't be able to sit through a 9 minute video. My catchphrase is, "Get on with it!", but I really enjoyed this. The whole thing! You're thorough but not repetitive. I've even sat through a couple of your other videos when shorter options were presented because I like your style of presentation. You're very relaxed and I feel like if I was there doing a project, you wouldn't make me feel stupid. Thanks for that!

[davidmossholder]

Great video and fun & you DO NOT talk too much! Thanks so much.

[troutbum]

Really digging your videos and tips. I've been woodworking over the past four decades and despise the finish work part of it, but anxious to try some of your techniques.

[williambranham]

Really nice job. You handled the first troll in a gentlemanly manner. Good go.

[originbase]

great video, straight to the point. Thanks a lot for posting. I'm making a coffee table and I've been looking for this finish of texturing wood quite hard, really happy to finally find your post, exactly what I needed to watch. Best stuff!

[DavidBania]

Okay, wow! Exactly what it was looking for. Can't wait to start working in the garage when it warms up to try the stuff out. Maybe I won't wait for to warm up... Thanks a lot. I'll check out more of your videos.

[MrKhough]

Thanks for this tutorial, it was a great help in allowing me to distress a piece of furniture I had built but didn't look all that great. Now it really looks great. Cheers!

[piercedarrow]

AWESOME tutorial....this is EXACTLY the 'look' I was looking for for my next project!!!! Thanks a million...can't wait to get started!!!! Cheers!

[arciafrench]

Thanks for the details telling the process. I now have many choices & know how to achieve them.

[imbeko]

Johann Theron
I've tried Staaldruppels/chalybeate drops and vinegar on my project and it came out just fine. After adding about five drops of Staaldruppels/chalybeate drops to a quarter cup of vinegar, I was redy for the test. You can use it immediately and there is no waiting period. It gave me a beautiful grey/rustic colour after two coats. This is an alternative of steelwool and vinegar. Try it and make a video about it, please.

[periodcraftsmen]

Screw everyone who says you talk too much. Great video and information.

[kcbrd]

Perfect for what want to make. Glad I found your video.