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Asked by chazsgang On May 07, 2005

Hi Folks,

Is there anyone out there would could tell me how to create the paint wash effect on furniture.

What i mean is that it appears to be a very thin coat which is almost transparent and shows the grain of the wood.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

charllie

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labman   2972 Reputation
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There are kits made to do it, or at least used to be. I think it is called wood graining or antiqueing. If you can't find it in a hardware or home center, try a paint store or a hobby store.

I am not a skilled painter, but had good luck using a kit 30 years ago to restore a crib going back to the early 20'th century. It was bought for my mother in law. Served her, a brother, 2 sisters, my wife and her brothers, their cousins, my kids, and their cousins.
Sat, 07 May 2005 10:43 pm Comment
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chazsgang   1 Reputation
Wales, UK
Thanks for the reply labman.

Ill take a look down B&Q later and see what they have.

Thanks

charllie
Sat, 07 May 2005 11:26 pm Comment
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MAcybervikki   1 Reputation
My father and I did a treatment on an ash table years ago for my first apartment. Looks great and I still have the table. It is called "pickling." I think you can get it at hardware stores, try a big one, like Home Depot. It's like a stain or wash. Good luck!
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 11:20 am Comment
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chazsgang   1 Reputation
Wales, UK
Hi MAcybervikki,

Thanks for your reply and advice. i will have a look on the weekend and see what i can find.

thanks

charllie
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:46 pm Comment
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