The Green Paint Hack That Instantly Adds An Aged Look To Wood Furniture

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Aged wood adds charm and character to a home that is difficult to replicate with other materials. If you've scored some stunning wooden furniture, you have an amazing opportunity to incorporate this design feature into your living space. However, it may not have that aged look. If so, you can weather the wood for a more rustic look with a simple green paint trick. To complete this hack, just dilute a few drops of green paint in water. Stir the paint in the water until it is fully combined, then brush it over your wooden furniture. The completed result is a wood finish that looks vintage chic.

This is an easy way to transform modern wooden furniture you may already have at home. However, you can also use this technique to give pieces you find at your local second-hand stores a complete makeover. Not only does the green paint wash add an aged look to wood furniture, but it also neutralizes red-toned wood. Toning down wood furniture with a red hue can be helpful if you want to apply a stain over it but also desire to avoid the look of red undertones. As you now know, green paint wash comes in handy when you need to change the look of the finish of your wood furniture.

To use this paint method to distress wood furniture, start out by creating your paint wash mixture. Although the content creator didn't specify what ratio they used in the video, 1 part green paint and 10 parts water should produce the sheer finish you need to accomplish the look. Any shade of green acrylic or wall paint will work. Next, use a paintbrush to apply a single coat of the paint wash to your wooden furniture. Wipe the excess liquid off as shown above. You could use a spare piece of fabric or a gentle cloth if you do not have a spare sock you're willing to part ways with. After the paint wash dries, don't forget to finish off this project by applying a sealant. This will ensure that the coat you applied does not easily wear off. Consider using a product like the DWIL Wood Finishing Wax to complete this step.

If you intend to use it to neutralize red-toned wood, the process is similar. You can wipe it on with a cloth or a foam brush. After the first layer dries, evaluate whether the red hue has been toned down. If not, go in with additional coats of paint wash as needed. Apply stain and sealant when you're done if you wish.