Faux Gray Weathered Wood Grain Tutorial

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Brittany Bailey aka Pretty Handy Girl

Күн бұрын

How to create a gray weathered wood grain on any surface! Use poster board to create a backdrop. Or paint a veneer table top! Easy step by step instructions in under 5 minutes.
Feel free to ask me any questions you have in the comments. I try to answer all questions in a timely manner.
For more detailed instructions, you can visit the full tutorial on the blog: www.prettyhandygirl.com/faux-...
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Wood Grain tool: amzn.to/2KjBt42
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Valspar 6006-1A Woodrow Wilson Putty
Valspar 6007-2A Arid Plains
Valspar 6005-1A Asiago
Clear mixing glaze: amzn.to/2Keh1Sf
4″ chip paint brush: amzn.to/2Kd9xis
2.5″ Paint brush: amzn.to/2OscqiJ
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Paper towel or dry rag
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@finefinishesdecorators17 2 жыл бұрын

Decorator for 20 years one of best tutorial videos I have seen 👍

@suecox2308 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a good tutorial for this result and I've found it! Thank you--very well explained and a lovely finish.

@wandawas2 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't know such a tool existed. Amazing!!! Love love!!!

@trixie9246 7 жыл бұрын

WOW - fantastic !

@ravenwesteroth4639 2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact finish I've been thinking about for my concrete floor. I live in social housing and it's very depressing with bare chipped concrete and the landlords isn't about to do anything about it. I can't wait to see their faces when they see me new:'laminate' flooring. I haven't tried it yet but with these clear instructions I'm sure I will do a good job I'll let you know how it goes thank you for the instructions.

@PrettyHandyGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea, Raven! I hope you'll email me a picture if you do it. PrettyHandyGirl@gmail.com

@kamabrand2865 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched several tutorials and by far I have found this one to be the easiest to follow.

@PrettyHandyGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kerreesa.

@chrissyshunda 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@raznabegum1129 5 жыл бұрын

You r the best! Thank u so much x

@katrenco 4 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE!

@2008MrsKim 7 жыл бұрын

What I learned in art class is when you are painting long brush strokes in any form, try to go up&down because the arm naturally moves in an arch swing. If you must go side to side, using a long board to set your brush against or resting your wrist on it will give you long even side to side lines. This work is amazing, but I know I could not have gotten those nice strokes you have there. Great work. Going to do a coffee table with 5 -10x10x5 lumber blocks with a white wash. What I like cost $1600 so going DIY with it. I will use this method as it's the best I've seen yet. Thank yu for sharing.

@onelove5206 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please elaborate on what you said about going from side to side for straight lines?

@onelove5206 3 жыл бұрын

Adding to my previous comment, I have been doing a technique very similar to this and it’s been killing my arms and my lines aren’t straight enough

@gjediting 7 жыл бұрын

What is this sorcery?!?!? This is amazing!

@trinasullivan9955 6 жыл бұрын

Do you put any top clear coat on it or is the white paint the finish layer?

@enigmagaming4802 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I’m looking at going for a similar effect but with more of a white finish with pale grey grain. Could you tell me if putting a thicker final coat produce that effect? Thanks

@PrettyHandyGirl 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, or you could use lighter base and dark colors.

@eyecrushearts 8 жыл бұрын

love the end results! although, I'm wondering..would this work on dark wood if I'm trying to go lighter??! plz help!!!

@PrettyHandyGirl 8 жыл бұрын

+laura gilbert You'd have to paint the surface with a light color first. You might need to primer. But, you could ask your paint department to tint your primer to match that background color.

@karnoel8000 6 жыл бұрын

What is that roller you are using? Wonderful video, I'm hoping to do this to 4 pieces in my home ma'am.

@PrettyHandyGirl 6 жыл бұрын

It's a faux wood grain tool. You can buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/2AdpsvT or try Lowe's or a craft store.

@bowersja 6 жыл бұрын

On your web page i saw you did a darker color the same method on posterboard for photo backdrops. Im trying to create a distressed tobacco faux woodgrain look just like that on our dining room table. Could you list the colors and ratios you used? Looks great!!

@PrettyHandyGirl 6 жыл бұрын

I used the same colors on both the posterboard (for trying out the palette) and the table. It's just the lighting that looks different. I suggest you use the colors I recommended and play with them until you achieve the desired effect.

@jaimiebroussard2004 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the colors that you recommended ? In this video I love it trying to get my kitchen done

@anodien1983 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Brittany! I have a question! How do you apply faux wood grain on pieces that have more intricate details?

@PrettyHandyGirl 5 жыл бұрын

That might be tough to do. The faux woodgrain tool needs a smooth surface.

@dlb19595 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrettyHandyGirl I would use a chip brush try it.....

@cindyb3028 4 жыл бұрын

I have the gaining tool but haven't tried it yet. Not sure what color combinations to use for a darker wood color. Also lot of the videos say to use glaze. Do I have to use glaze or can I just use paint over the paint?

@PrettyHandyGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and test it out. I choose to use the glaze because it shows the texture from the previous color making it look more realistic.

@paulathedoula 7 жыл бұрын

I am taking dark pantry doors and want to make them darker, and taking polyurethane pilasters and want to make them match - along with all the trim work and such. Is this a good method for that?

@PrettyHandyGirl 7 жыл бұрын

You'll have to play with the paint colors. I'd suggest painting them both the same base color to get them the same.

@das250250 7 жыл бұрын

What does she add to paint glaze ? Is that varnish or clear coat ?

@PrettyHandyGirl 7 жыл бұрын

I add clear glaze to regular latex paint to create a colored glaze. If you are refinishing a table top you will want to protect with a polyurethane or polycrylic after faux finishing.

@stefanygoehring26 4 жыл бұрын

Does this come out more brown or gray? The picture looks different than the video. I’m looking for more of a brown color. Looks great though !

@PrettyHandyGirl 4 жыл бұрын

It's a warm gray. I'd recommend trying your own sample paints to achieve the color you desire.

@cathyleehawk 4 жыл бұрын

I have a good quality faux wood cherry red laminate floor . Excellently laid flooring but the colour is outdated . I want to know can I paint the driftwood colour on my flooring and seal it ? The floor looks like an engineered hardwood it’s ashamed to tear it out . P,ease help suggest-what I can do.

@PrettyHandyGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Cathy, you can, but it will eventually scratch. Unfortunately floors put up with the toughest conditions.

@cathyleehawk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty that settles it... I will hire someone to put a new driftwood laminate floor . 💗

@cathyleehawk 4 жыл бұрын

Britney have you researched Rust Oleum Home apparently it is a great product it was called Rock Solid before . I was thinking if I could do base coat in a brownish to cover red laminate and then a chalk paint effect with the tool wood grain and put a chalk paint to make driftwood effect ? Then apply their floor coating by Rust Oleum? I guess you can see I am researching all options and your expertise would be one I trust.