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QUICK DRESSER  MAKEOVER

What You'll Need

aged oak gel stain special walnut oil stain project source 2" angled brush cheap bristle brush new knobs

Aging It

 I pulled out my hammer, a metal chain, some small rocks and, a screw to give it more scratches and nicks.

Step 1

First I applied the oil stain and wiped most of it off with a paper towel. This step is needed to created a nice oiled surface for the gel stain. I tried doing this by applying just the gel stain and learned that it doesn't go on real smooth and goes on too tacky if the surface isn't oiled.

Step 2

The whole trick to this technique is achieving the correct tackiness with the gel stain. It will first apply on smooth because you have a oily base and as you keep brushing it will become tacky after which you'll notice a cool wood effect. That's when you stop and move onto the next section. I worked in 3 foot sections.  Keep in mind a little bit of gel stain goes a long way. You want it to be see through when applying it.

Step 2

TIP: always apply in the direction of the wood grain.

Step 3

If you've applied too much gel stain simply use a paper towel to remove some of the gel stain the keep brushing back and fourth in the direction of the wood grain to achieve that wood effect.

Step 6

Using a special brush apply one coat of clear finish to get a matte look!

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

install new knobs for a fresh look

I hope you found this helpful. Look at that shine on the dresser. This is just one coat of clear finish I did not spray it on. It was brushed on. 

Tilted Brush Stroke

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