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Staining Painted Furniture to Age It – Quick Tips

By: Decorated Life Team |

Distressed furniture looks brilliant. Sometimes though, it can look flat and stripped. You want your distressed furniture to look aged not lifeless. A great way to add richness back into the piece is by adding a product like Minwax Wood Finish which is an all in one stainer and sealer.

It’s a great way to add an aged effect to furniture that’s already been painted and distressed and adds a protective finish. The wood finish darkens the color of your painted finish and soaks through any wood showing from distressing, making it look rich and giving more depth to your finish. It’s also incredibly easy to use. Here’s a video to show you how.

Staining Painted Furniture to Age It