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        How To Antique a Cabinet

        Follow these steps to make a cabinet look old again.

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        Antiquing

        Top 16 Antiquing Projects

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

          If you like the look of an antique finish, try this easy technique for painting a crackle finish on new furniture. Host ...

        2. 2. How to Antique Crown Molding

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

          Time:
          Under Half Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy
        3. 3. How to Give Furniture an Aged Look Using Shoe Polish

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

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        4. 4. How To Create a Country Antique Look

          This "aged" paint finish is designed to mimic the look of an authentic country antique.

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy
        5. 5. Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

          DIY Experts explain how to create an aged valance using a crackle technique.

          Time:
          Under Half Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        6. 6. How To Give Furniture An Antique Look

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

          Time:
          --
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        7. 7. Easy Antique Painting Techniques

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

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        8. 8. How to Distress Unfinished Furniture

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

        9. 9. How to Antique Tin for Cabinet Doors

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

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

          Time:
          --
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy
        11. 11. How To Make a Weathered Wood Bench

          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
        12. 12. How To Give Furniture A Crackle Finish

          Specialized crackle mediums, in combination with acrylic paint, can create a striking finish.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Easy
        13. 13. How to Create Aged Furniture for a Country Antique Look

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

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        14. 14. Cabinets: Antiquing (02:17)

          Add new life to old cabinets: using a glazing compound to antique your cabinets, how to apply the compound and wipe it a...

        15. 15. How to Create Distressed Molding

          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