How to Paint FAUX WOOD Grain \\ Dresser Makeover

This video is sponsored by @DixieBellePaint. I'm taking this old provincial dresser and giving it a rustic driftwood look without sanding it down to bare wood and staining. I'll be using paint and glaze to lighten it up. This faux wood painting technique is easy enough for beginners. You are going to love this furniture makeover and the result of this faux wood finish.

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[Brookemakesfreshies]

I’ve been using the broom and glaze technique since Black Sheep House showed it. Works great

[karenquick]

The color reminds me of the "Blonde" furniture from the 50's! You did a beautiful job!

[vivicadesign]

Dear Christina, thank you so much for your videos! 😊 I just started my own channel and uploaded my first YouTube video and knowing now how much work one video is, I appreciate your work even more. Thank you so much! ❤

[andreajohnson]

WOW that's so beautiful! I love the process and color!

[cloveandhoneydesigns]

This was so helpful. Taping off areas was so smart. Thank you for sharing.

[magiNING]

I love it too, you did a great job. I like the whisk brush idea.

[cbb_creationsceciliabaca]

Wow it turned out beautiful ❤I’m doing this technique while I’m watching you, with other stuff and if I would had seen this a week before😅but it’s okay Im having fun!

[AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I love the way this looks. And it may be a lot of work... but like you said it is less work than sanding.

[sarahbecker]

That’s beautiful! I love it!!!
I can’t find if you linked or mentioned the brand of sealer you used?

[resinartbylilian]

This looks soo good!!! Is the glaze like a gel stain? I am in Germany and we don't get Dixie bells glaze. Do you have any recommendations what i could use instead?

[WillimHensley]

OMG how much would you charge to refinish our bed to make it look like a wood stain instead of white??!!!

[flooredbythestupid]

Thank you for telling what colors you used. I’m wanting to do that pottery barn look on a table. Thank you so much! 😊

[diysbydar]

Tedious but well worth it, beautiful. First time I tried this I followed a tutorial which a real straw broom was used! Nope, don't do it unless your rustic look includes small straw bits in the finish, lol

[susiecrow]

Glazing painted furniture to look like wood was popular back in the day. Big impact for little money and time. I remember doing baseboards in the house we grew up in. Really easy but man we made a mess! Love to see it's coming back around. Now I want to paint a hand me down laminate table and bring back memories of projects with my Mom.

[jsaae]

So if I don't want to go through Dixie Belle and buy their paint where else can I get this kind of paint?

[paulai]

Christina, where did you purchase your stool?

[debbiemccain]

Does this paint method work if you did strip and sand the wood first?

[juliecaldwell]

What all-purpose putty do you recommend

[jojeaux]

I’d like to purchase this beautiful dresser. Is it for sale? I sent an email. Cannot wait for a reply!

[conniesisco]

I would suggest that you try to keep the brush going straight over the curved parts when dragging through the glaze as opposed to following the curves. Real wood grain doesn’t follow the cuts of the curves. Really pretty end result.