Love it!! Hi Jackie. I tried to select the HERE link to what finish you used to protect it from water and it didnt work. Im not much of a driftwood lover but the candle holders turned out beautifully. So when I want to achieve an authentically weathered wood (or a driftwood) finish on new pine, I try to minimize the layers to make it look more natural. Now we do! I love the results. To avoid the hurry from trying to clean your brush fast, simply use 2 brushes instead of a single one. They does look super easy! Hard to find in the Dallas area!!!! Thanks! By the way, this wall doesnt look anything like this anymore! Also, any update on video for hatching process? I sure appreciate your tutorials and the care you give in answering questions and guiding others! What are your thoughts about this process for kitchen cabinets? If the stain looks to heavy for you, you can use a different brush to brush some of it off. Love that it is long and narrow and not intrusive. I love this look so much. Since I wasnt going for a distressed/chippy look, I didnt rub any areas off. And that the piece of wood under the centerpiece is just a scrap of wood that we had lying around. The centerpiece is made from a black metal thingy that I picked up at Goodwill one day. , When you apply the stain to the painted surface, it dries? ? Hi Margaret. Ive also tried applying the stain and just leaving it dry for 24 hours. But I need more detail. Apply any brand of gray stain over the dried white paint. Etc. This tutorial is how to work with plain pine. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Ive pinned and shared. As a rule of thumbs, there are no restrictions in the shade of brown stain you will choose. I used your directions to redo a Pottery Barn pedestal table. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'cutthewood_com-leader-1','ezslot_6',632,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cutthewood_com-leader-1-0')}; Repeat the process by alternating the gray and brown wood stain until you get the desired results. I used it on two parts of the table setting for a summer dining room tablescape. Thank you, its really an easy and extremely durable finish. Im going to be making the dog crate like you made and wondering what size stain you think is enough for that project. The underside maybe? That would be so helpful! lol. Heres the link: https://www.antiquefarmhouse.com/pig-head-wall-mount.html. Weathered wood does not happen by applying layers of paint. WOW! Definitely going to use your technique to give them new life. Must give it a try! It looks like that gives the shine to your table. Oh my word! Thank you!! Notice that the reproduction vintage toolbox and small lamp also have a faux driftwood style finish. Your email address will not be published. DIY Projects & Tutorials. I get lots of questions about these eye catching candlesticks any time they make an appearance in a blog post. Glad to hear from you thanks for your kind words. If the surface of your object is shiny, wipe it down with liquid sander/deglosser and allow it to dry. Thats great news! I gave it a total overhaul with a new updated look that you can see HERE. (novice), Hi Nicole, I emailed you, I will try to o a video for you to explain the process a bit better :). I live too far from the beach to look for driftwood, so I am glad to know how to get that look by doing it myself! I let soak into the wood for not more than 5 minutes. Anything I should consider when installing to avoid fire threat? Thanks for sharing with us at #overthemoon link party. Dont forget to make all your brush strokes in the same direction with the brown stain, too. Youve finally achieved the perfect driftwood look. I noticed that the close-up picture is a lot lighter than the pic of the entire table. Thanks for your help! The signature trait of driftwood is that it lacks any shine. I used the same stylish chargers as part of the summer shelf display in my breakfast room one year. What a great idea! A must try!. It does take a while for it to dry though. DIY Barn Door for the Pantry Free plans and how-to video are live, now! Also, on your special effect tip, is there a video on this step because I dont quite understand it even though its explained and all. However, be sure your table isnt a wood laminate (not plastic, but a very thin layer of wood). We took a road trip this summer to her home in Houston, Texas. Good job ladies. wondering, if I sanded it down to the bare, if this process would work on them. There is a bathroom in this area that has this wood 1/3 up the wall as well and bifold doorsall has originally been stained dark walnut. You cant find driftwood that look like chargers and candle sticks. I used this technique this weekend on a full length mirror I have! Can you email me the photos of the differences in step 2? Have fun with your table! Installing it is very simple! Your email address will not be published. What is the difference in the look between the two approaches that you took in step 2? Got the drawers done and I really like how they came out. It is beautiful and I love the cabinet refinish to compliment the look. Please let me know. What a simple process. Do you use Wood stain, craft stain, ???? What an excellent tutorial! I like that yours looks darker. Jeanette,Thank you for your response, I will follow your suggestions and cross my fingers crossed. DIY Driftwood Backsplash Free plans and how-to video live, now! While the fireplace wall is old Chicago brick. We dry-brushed some white chalk paint on the trim pieces to tie them in with the drift wood. GET MORE DECORATING TIPS IN MY FREE EBOOK! Ive been debating how I am going to attain the a natural driftwood effect for my bureau. I love you girls & have been a huge fan of your diy projects & plans for a while now, but this house-crash has prompted a whole new level of inspiration for my kitchen! This is the color Ive been looking for for my kitchen cabinets ! How We Paint Cabinets Free Plans and how-to video live, now! would love to get the plan for it! You can choose any dark stain, but my personal favorite is Varathane Dark Walnut. If you work with bare wood which has no apparent coating, you can proceed directly with sanding the surface lightly using fine-grit sandpaper. Thank you for the formula!!! Id love to share a photo but I cant figure out how. I started a nightstand project- so far so good. Just add some panel adhesive and attach each plank to the wall with 23 gauge pin nails. I really like your driftwood backsplash idea and would love to do something similar, but Im curious about running wood behind the stove. Ready to check it out? Im thinking I need some! 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Crystal, I replied via email, let me know if you received it. I think we have plans but Im away from the office this weekend. I use wood stain because thats what I always have on hand. You may want to pour some of the brown stain into a separate container if you use the same brush for both colors. Did you apply that before or after you installed it on the walls? This is just what Im looking for for a bathroom backsplash! Appreciate you sharing your technique. Hey there! When I first saw this **perfect** driftwood finish last year, all kinds of (awful) things happened that kept me from actually doing this projectBUT: Dark walnut done! Finish with a matte coat of polyurethane. But if your base is already a solid brown stainI would TEST the sun bleached stain in an inconspicous corner to see if it will dry appropriately. When I was a little kid my favorite time of the year was spending the summer vacation at my grandparents beach house in North Carolina. I am wondering about the last step- the matte. I havent been able to find the chargers I have been envisioning. I love this color/look. I had the same question about using this technique but with night stands that need to be repurposed so I will need to strip the stain that is currently on there. Thats because you need to apply the layer of brown stain while the layer of gray stain is still wet. Thanks in advance! I just find your blog last 4-5 days and have already fallen in love with it!! Join us on Instagram and Pinterest to keep up with our most recent projects and sneak peeks! Ill search my archives and will let you know once I have them loaded in the subscriber library. If I sand off all the varnish to the bare wood will this work? Hi Suzy I love reading your blog and your house is amazing. Your table turned out gorgeous. Is that ok to leave that step out? If you love the rustic warmth of driftwood colored furniture or having just a few driftwood gray home accessories sprinkled around your home, this formula is super easy and is a budget friendly way to update the decor in your home. I love a driftwood weathered wood finish, dont you? It looks amazing and was SO simple and quick to do! Hope that makes sense! The pieces I am working on will be indoors only but I dont want the shine. I love driftwood and have a basket of pieces from Lake Superior on my mantel right now. This particular brand has a milky white finish at first. In the end, we liked our finish with the variation of color. Im concerned also. Thanks for sharing. Its not pine but its a light hardwood. I have always preferred a natural wood patina on my furniture even throughout the painted wood craze. This is the effect that you get a beautiful driftwood finish. Instead, your aim is to apply a layer of brown stain immediately. Maybe the 14 is what you used for the pieces connecting the legs? Great job! Hi Lisa. My kids collected shells on the beach in Perdido Key, AL, in 1998. I cant wait to try it all! Heres hoping the result comes out as great as your projects! Gack! If you know me at all, you know Im all about budget decorating and using what you already have, so after lots of experimenting with different techniques, Ive come up with an almost too-easy-to-be-true formula to get the look and you can use it on just about anything! Wow! Antler Pillow Covers with Cricut Easypress, DIY Dog Crate Plans: 7 Plans For Your Pup's Custom Kennel. Hi Teresa. The most important part of the process, though, is to be ready to experiment. Thanks Susie, you have so many great ideas. Thanks for the diy, Suzy!! Thank you. Hi Suzy, I have a question. Hey GF. I am not paid by Rust-o-leumI simply love their products since they are so easy to work with (and who doesnt love fast-drying finishes?). Luv! Liquid sander/deglosser can be found in the paint department of any big box home improvement store. You cant see it very well, but I gave it the faux driftwood decor treatment as well. This might be a great solution to my problem!! I would try dry brushing some white paint on it. What color of kilz chalk paint did you paint the cabinets? Jeanette, However, purchasing furniture that already has that much-desired patina can be pricey! ( the technique was looking great all except for getting the stain to dry) Thanks for any advice. The paint you use needs to have a flat finish. Im starting with a cedar chest though, after sanding off the finish that was too dark. Yes, wait for it to dry to add the final cross hatch touches. The candlesticks look amazing and Ive got some to try it on! We love this look. Wow what a gorgeous finish! You can see all the beachy driftwood inspired decor. I used my faux driftwood formula on the backer boards for the lanterns hanging on my screened in porch. What can I do to remove the poly, but not the underlying dark wood stain? OK, going in with the unbleached..fingers crossed. That I you for your time. Did you just you polyurethane? Any danger from heat? Cant do it in the real cold weather, like now. Thanks so much. All I need to some grey stain. Love those candlesticks. Love the look of driftwood!! Make sure the brush is MOSTLY dry. I used this technique to paint a mirror for my bathroom and I love the look, but it came out darker than I wanted. I think that I will give it a try! Great idea!! This DIY Driftwood Backslash was our first project to tackle in her kitchen and it really set the whole look for the room! Thanks Mary-Louise. I love this idea and cannot wait to try it out. and attached it to the end of the wall with adhesive and pin nails. I absolutely love your style and your site. This is beautiful!! I appreciate you showing us how to do this and as usual your blog is wonderful. Real driftwood from the Gulf Coast of Fla. This weathered gray look, is by far my favorite! Thanks! Question.if I am starting with store bought furniture do I sand first before starting the three step process? Hi there, I have the same question. Living in Florida it would truly be a beautiful look. I have some that could use this process. DIY Driftwood Backsplash Free plans and how-to video live, now!We are back again to share our latest update that we did in our sisters Shanty House Crash series! I absolutely love your style and your site. A cat lives with me and they can not tolerate the fumes from these products so I will do all of the finishing out in the garage and then install it as I would purchased flooring. Its a great look. Now, there is just ONE morebut very, very important (and simple) last step. My colors came out in two shades dark and light, I didnt get the other pretty color showed in the picture, I used both stains recommended. Unfortunately, I wasnt able to pin it. Love this look! No chips so far and we use this table all the time. Youve achieved it masterfully! Can I use a foam brush? Seems it would need to soak in. Sadly, real driftwood has become scarce along the beaches of North Carolina in recent years. I *think* it could work but will need a bit of practice first so youre comfortable doing the same on the rest of your cabinets. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful DIY driftwood technique! You are going to work with 2 shades of wood stain, which will make the process of blending these together tricky. I also used this same technique on my dog crate table build. Congratulations! If you could let me know, or update this email/post/information, I would be so happy!! I am refinishing a kitchen table and it is not pine. Gardening Theme Front Door Wreath Tutorial Using Dollar Store Supplies, How To Give An Old Entertainment Center A Makeover With Paint No Sanding Required . Yep real driftwood from the beach is that valuable to me! When youre applying stain overtop of stain, I would definitely sand it down to bare wood. It dries clear. Make sure to subscribe to our Youtube Channel so you dont miss anything! I have been working so much as of late and all I want to do is be home and play in my home. If you have a 45 counter wall, cut one edge at 22.5. then, cut the return side at 22.5 as well. Lets jump in. Let dry overnight (AND BE SURE TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES). Now I am looking for things to make into driftwood! Glad I checked this out. I want the floor to be the lighter shade. I am loving the tongue & groove backsplash for our laundry room/bathroom remodel we are currently knee deep in! Required fields are marked *. Next, apply a thick layer of Sunbleached stain with a synthetic brush, overtop of your dark stain. Custom Cabinet Trim Hack Free Plans and how-to video live, now! The end of her island is rounded so, we cut a 1/2 stick of trim. Ive got a few pieces in mind. I love using driftwood and Im always on the hunt for pieces that I can use when Im at the beach. Make sure to keep all of your brushstrokes going in the same direction. Ive found that it takes longer if its too cold or too humid. I have several mis-matched chargers and other pieces that can be brought together with this driftwood look! I want to make some chargers! I mix natural woods with painted throughout my house. I cannot wait to try your driftwood formula. If you dont want to wind up with shiny driftwood, be sure that the white paint you use has a flat finish. Good luck! If not, what size did you use to connect the legs? I sell about 20-25 pieces a month and it take a lot of time. After you apply the Sunbleached over the Dark Walnut do you leave it to dry for 24 hours then do the cross hatch? Apply a do-it-yourself driftwood finish on new pine furniture with a topcoat that is super durable and will last for years. I have several pieces that I inherited from my mom that I would never give up. Thank you! Wow, I need to try this! Your email address will not be published. As I applied the crosshatch technique I dabbed it with a dry cloth to I hope this help! Thanks for the DIY tip! I would actually like to use this process on the top cabinets and paint the lower cabinets a dark gray. However, my experience has brought me into thinking that a Red Mahogany, as well as Ebony shades, fail to give off that natural driftwood appeal with this particular technique. This turned out so pretty. Im renovating my family room. Once dry, seal with a matte sealer, if you desire, but allow the piece to completely dry before using. That way you wont contaminate the whole can of brown stain with gray stain or vice versa. You can find the finish we used HERE. Yes, I used latex products both paint and stain. Thanks Ellen! Garden Clock, Gardening Theme Front Door Wreath Tutorial Using Dollar Store Supplies, How To Make A Slightly Scary Halloween Accessory For Your Home, A New Kind Of Fall Wreath And How To Make One, https://www.antiquefarmhouse.com/pig-head-wall-mount.html. I love all the natural colors. Can you suggest a low voc product that I can use as a final topcoat to seal the joints between the boards? (and I DO have shiny gold chargers so that is exactly what I will do with them!:). Can you help me? This is a great technique-thank you so much for sharing! Ive been looking for ways to get the driftwood look and this looks like a winner! I gave it a total overhaul with a new updated look that you can see, How To Create A Hanging Door Basket For Spring And Summer, How To Make A Faux (Or Real!) This looks great ! It was then that I fell in love with driftwood. Check the links below for sources in this space! The tongue and groove on the first plank (wall side) should be cut off. Im known as the neighborhood stripper, due to the constant pieces in my garage being stripped, sanded or at some other stage of refinishing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Join my email list to be the first to hear our latest news! As you know this technique worked well on plain pine. Thanks for the idea. What are your thoughts about this process for kitchen table? It is everything I would love for mine! But I love what you did with the chargers and candle sticks. Thank you so much for your kind words! I recommend experimenting a bit on a piece of scrap wood or something before you try it on your actual piece. I love your blog and will keep reading and taking notes on your ideas. Thanks for linking up at Snickerdoodle. Whats best, you can try this method on just about any surface (metal, porcelain, glass, etc.) Or look for a lighter color also to start with? Did you have to cut out the areas for the covers extra large and set them inside of the backsplash material or did you have to move the actual outlet? In fact, I use the same brush for both stain colors. My outlet covers wouldnt fit. Any shade of brown stain will work, but I would avoid an ebony or red mahogany shade to get this look. At the store, I noticed they have grey stain- what would happened if I used a grey stain with the sunbleached stain over the grey stain? I cant wait to get my old gold chargers out and try this!!!! This technique looks easy and it is a quite convincing imitation. I love your bog!!!! How many coats? Thank you SO much for the great tutorial! Ive never been able to figure out what its original use might have been. I like to apply the brown stain while the gray stain is still wet. If doing the 3 step driftwood to refinish kitchen cabinets, would you recommend more of a gloss poly vs matte poly to make cleaning the cabinets easier? I bought them on clearance and they were originally painted red, green and yellow. I love, love, love the candlesticks. Jeanette has appeared on a guest on the Rachael Ray Show, WCPO Cincinnati Lifestyles and has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens , Country Living, Men's Health and a number of home and garden publications. For my headboard Im using new pine planks but my bureau Ive sanded down. I love the project for making items look like driftwood. Thank you so much for sharing your formula! Every afternoon we would walk down the beach in search of driftwood. These planks are tongue and groove so they will interlock on each side, top and bottom. Make sure to stagger the seams from one row to the next. Do you think I could use this technique on painted paneled walls? Sign up to get my free e-book, "how to decorate like a designer", plus, You'll get all the latest from Worthing Court, Where I'll brighten your inbox with affordable decorating ideas and DIY projects that are actually doable! See all of my furniture tutorials here. Start with new pine. If I happen to apply too much of one of the colors of stain, I wipe my brush practically dry on a rag and run it back through the stain to pull some of it off. Once dry add a water based topcoat is all that it needs.This technique worked great for my high traffic Thank you for the step by step process. While you are applying a layer of gray stain, you want to make sure that your brush strokes go in the same direction. Did you use latex paint and stain?? I love this!!! Any recommendations I should consider? NOTE: Depending upon the surface youre applying this technique to and the humidity level, stain may take longer to dry than paint, but it will dry! Thank you so much for sharing how to achieve this! Also does the brush need to be polyester bristles? If it doesnt match completely that may not be terrible since matchy furniture isnt popular anymore. I have a bunch of gold charges that I could paint like this. Theres no way to post a photo here in the comments, but you could always email me a photo! I followed the first two steps and I feel like my makeup vanity turned out horrible, I was just wondering if someone had an idea of what I could do to make it look as beautiful as this picture? Hi Sharon, if your floor isnt new pine, I dont recommend this tutorial. Farmhouse Dining Table Free plans and how-to video live, now, How to Add Height to Kitchen Cabinets Free Plans and how-to video live, now, DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Table The Leasha Table. Thanks! Hi Ivory! The two kind of meld together and I believe it gives a more realistic look to the finished product. Now I can get those gold or silver ones at Hobby Lobby next time they are on sale and do this to them. Thanks! Ive tried mixing up the steps for which color to apply when, but I think this method works the best. BUT DONT PANIC!! Hey there! Picking up some gray stain this morning to do some candlesticks. We are blessed that we still have some on the rivers here in Alabama. Would I use the same colors and technique after that? Hi Mandy. I stained the whole thing and allowed it to dry that way. QuestionI saw that you used a poly to protect it. If you enjoyed reading this article and find it useful, you can help us spread the positive vibes with the world. I am revisiting this post to review everything before starting my floor project. Cant wait to try it out! It is one of the 90s orange wood tables. Tip! Driftwood behind the stove, since mine is gas and flat. Dont wait for the coat of gray stain to dry. If you do get stain on your hands, Ive discovered that nailpolish remover works wonders! I chose matte to keep it looking as close to natural driftwood as possible. I love the look of driftwood too and have some items that need to be done. Hi Joan! . Your technique looks like I can get this effect without all the sanding etc., that other methods are dictating. Excited and nervous to try it on a table! Yes, I absolutely do! Its holding up perfectly, too. They can be hard to find. Its like when you apply too much makeup on your face the more you add, the less natural it becomes. Could you add it please? Were thinking about updating our kitchen floors. To achieve this look on new pine, we used stains that soak into the wood. This tutorial was intended to show how we make new pine look weathered. Required fields are marked *. Free building plans and printables are available for subscribers to my blog. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cutthewood_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',631,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cutthewood_com-banner-1-0')}; However, I opted for using a liquid sander (aka deglosser) because I find it easier and faster to work with. You are an inspiration. Jeanette is an Ohio-based designer and DIY expert with an eye for simple projects that add value to your home. This is such a simple DIY and this is all we used for install: Ryobi 18-Volt Power Caulk and Adhesive Gun. Can you link the finish you used? Ha. A coulple questions though. Since you already have a stained base and this Varathane dries really fast, it just might work. Hi Jeanette, Thanks, Margaret. What happens over time to an unsealed piece? Wish I could post a picture to share my Walk on the Beach piece. My neighbor and I were just talking about how to make a furniture piece look like driftwood! She focuses on high-impact low-cost interiors that are timeless, easy to achieve and beautiful. :). I used the formula to transform a black frame and other art pieces that were part of a gallery wall. Thanks! My other driftwood tutorials can be found by clicking the images below. its dark. Its simply sitting on a piece of wood that I painted to look like driftwood. So I went over it with the unbleached and Im thinking it looks lighter than your table. Good luck! Hi Karen! Hello.

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