Antique paneling - rustic wood graining

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The richness of antiqued paneling adds interest to any room!

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Rustic wood graining
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loosely apply glaze, working into crevasses.

Quickly elevate the comfort and style of any room by adding wood paneling. This finish is also suited for trim, moldings, furniture and objects.

Produce this rustic finish with the appearance of antique wood grain. It easily complements wall surfaces that have wallpaper or other decorative paint effects, mural painting or plaster treatment.

This step-by-step tutorial includes:

Material requirements
Basic preparation and preparing to glaze
Use the correct base colors:
Creating a glaze:
The Colorant:
The Mixing Ratio:
Mixing the glaze
The basic glazing process
Testing your glaze mixture

Adding an optional 'antique' glaze.

Applying a protective varnish coat.

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