how do i give my desk an antique look?
I just bought a new desk, and i was wondering if any one knows links or can tell me how to give this desk http://item.express.ebay.com/Office-Supplies_Office-Furniture__NEW-DARK-SOLID-WOOD-ARCHITECT-DESK-DRAFTING-TABLE_W0QQitemZ290114190347QQihZ019QQddnZOfficeQ20SuppliesQQadnZOfficeQ20FurnitureQQptdiZ630QQddiZ1440QQcmdZExpressItem an white antique look, ive been looking online for tutorials on how to do this and i cant find anything, so if anyone can help me out that would be great. thank you
A really easy way to give it an antique, well used look is by giving it a coat of white paint, a semi gloss or one specified for “doors, trim and millwork”. ( Depending on the existing finish, you may want to prime it first, so ask at your paint store.) When it is dry, take sandpaper and lightly sand away the paint on the edges of the desk top, and the edges of the drawers and doors, to reveal the wood finish beneath the paint. .Sand off just enough to make it look naturally worn and aged. You may want to do a test piece of wood first to practise before you sand the actual desk.
Another way is to go to a craft or paint store and ask if they carry a paint product that “crackles” a paint finish. This you apply over the paint and it reacts with the finish and leaves it looking antiqued or distressed by causing it to actually form little cracks all over the surface. The instructions will tell you what kind of finish it works on and how to apply..
Before you try anything though, you should do a little research at your local paint or craft store, or call any furniture refinishers in your area for professional advice. I’m sure they would be able to help.
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