Top 21 Antiquing Projects

1. 1. How to Create Distressed Molding

   

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   Give a room an aged appearance by using a distressing technique on crown molding.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. How to Make a Weathered Wood Bench

   

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   Use paint and oil-based polyurethane to give an ordinary wooden bench the look of aged beach wood.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. How to Distress a Door (00:60)

   

   Jason Cameron shares quick tips on how to distress a door.

4. 4. Easy Antique Painting Techniques

   

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   Create a classy antique cabinet by applying this easy antique painting technique.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. Cabinets: Antiquing (00:02:17)

   

   Glazing adds an antique finish to even the most modern cabinets.

6. 6. How To Give Furniture An Antique Look

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   Some people enjoy the challenge of taking an inexpensive piece of unfinished furniture and giving it some of the charm and character of...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Give Furniture an Aged Look Using Shoe Polish

   

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   Create an aged look for wood furniture using ordinary shoe polish. The shoe polish provides a seal against moisture and reveals a beaut...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Painted Planters and Pots

   

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   Create an aged appearance for pots and planters using a rust activator and iron paint.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Distress Unfinished Furniture

   DIY Network experts give tips for how to give unfinished furniture a distressed, antique look.

10. 10. How to Create Aged Furniture for a Country Antique Look

    

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    Learn how to "create" country antiques from new, unfinished furniture.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. How to Give Decorative Accessories an Antique Look

    

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    Give picture frames an antique look with just a few strokes of paint.

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How to Antique Tin for Cabinet Doors

    

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    In additon to antique paintin techniques, learn how to dress up cabinets by creating antique tin doors.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. How to Distress a Door (00:00:60)

    

    Jason Cameron shares quick tips on how to distress a door.

14. 14. Antique Crackle Finish (02:49)

    

    Add a distinctive crackle finish to new furniture with this easy technique.

15. 15. How to Antique Crown Molding

    

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    Antiquing is a great way to dress up any plain piece of wood. Learn these tips on how to antique your furniture, molding or baseboards...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy