How to Apply Glaze to Painted Wood
Glazing is a wood treatment that alters the color of the surface, giving it an aged or distressed appearance. Wood glaze pools in cracks and lines of the wood, darkening the tone around those areas. According to Magda Guinovart, author of "Painting on Wood for Beginners," wood glaze is most commonly used on furniture, but you can apply it to any painted wood surface. Glazing painted wood requires only a few simple supplies.
Instructions
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Paint a thin, even layer of wood finish over the entire painted surface you intend to glaze. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.
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Use sandpaper to add light scratches in the finished surface for the glaze to settle in. The more you scratch the surface, the more distressed the result. If you would like the glaze to only lightly change the color of your wood, skip the step.
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Put on a pair or rubber gloves and dip a rag into the wood glaze. If you used water-based wood finish, you should use a water-based glaze. If you used a solvent-based wood finish, use an oil-based glaze.
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Apply the glaze to the wood surface, allowing it to settle into cracks, scratches and corners. As you work, wipe away excess glaze with a clean rag. Continue until you have glazed the entire wood surface.
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Add more glaze into the corners and cracks of the wood if you would like to further the distressed look.
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Allow the glaze to dry for 24 hours and apply a thin, even coat of wood finish to complete the work.
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Tips & Warnings
According to Cyndi Joslyn-Carhart, author of "Easy Woodcarving," you should always test the color
of glaze you are working with on an inconspicuous area before applying it over the entire surface.
References
- Photo Credit antique hand painted dining chair image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com
