How to Make Wood Panels Look Old With Peeling Paint
Antiquing new wooden furniture and paneling can help give a room a traditional and rustic décor. Use the antiquing process to give your paneling a peeling paint look, but test the painting technique first on a piece of scrap wood as it takes some practice to achieve even and realistic results. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- All-purpose cleaning solution
- No-scratch scrubbing pad
- Cloths
- Paste wax
- Paint
- Paintbrush or paint roller
- Fine sandpaper
Instructions
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Clean the panels completely by spraying them with an all-purpose cleaning solution and lightly scrubbing them with a no-scratch scrubbing pad.
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Dry the panels with a clean cloth. Let them air dry completely.
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Cover the wood panels with a thin but even layer of paste wax. The paste wax will prevent the paint from fully adhering to the wooden panels and will encourage it to peel.
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Brush a thin coat of paint directly over the paste wax and panels. Brush an even coat in the same direction as the wood grain. You can use a roller brush, but a paintbrush will show brush marks that will add to the distressed décor.
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Let the paint dry completely for several hours or according to the paint manufacturer's directions.
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Apply a second coat of paint in the same way you applied the first. Let the paint dry overnight.
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Lightly sand the paint off the wood paneling to help encourage peeling. Sand in the direction of the wood grain in areas that would naturally wear first such as any parts of the paneling that are protruding from the wall. Continue until you achieve the look you want.
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Brush a coat of clear sealant on the wall. This will prevent the paint from chipping off on its own. Let the sealant dry completely.
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