Top 24 Antiquing Projects

1. 16. Cabinets: Antiquing (00:02:17)

   

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

2. 17. Antiquing Mirrors (00:01:00)

   

   Add character and charm to mirrors with these simple antiquing steps.

3. 18. 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

4. 19. Antiqued Crafting (20:00)

   

   Cathie and Steve share tips to give an antique look to just about anything.

5. 20. How to Distress Unfinished Furniture

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

6. 21. 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

7. 22. Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

   

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

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 23. Painted Planters and Pots

   

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

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 24. 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