The result is what you see on the left side of the pew and the look i was going for.
Make laminate vanity look like driftwood.
I bought them on clearance and they were originally painted red green and yellow.
Like the coastal look of a beachwood finish on decor.
Apply a matte polyurethane.
I get lots of questions about these eye catching candlesticks any time they make an appearance in a blog post.
I used this technique for creating a driftwood finish with paint which i confess i garnered from another website some time ago and unfortunately i do not remember where.
I wanted the paint thinner with just a hint of white.
So adding more water and applying it heavier was the key.
How to paint laminate cabinets to look like wood.
Creating a driftwood finish with paint.
Please experiment on some scrap before trying this on something permanent.
This particular brand has a milky white finish at first.
Like the look of a farmhouse finish on furniture and decor.
Your results may vary.
The aged and worn look just appeals to me although most of the pieces i see for sale in the major stores are not actual driftwood but wood that s made to look weathered usually with painting techniques.
More of a white washing and cloudy look and what i like to call a weathered driftwood look.
Need to refinish a previously stained or painted antique but don t want to strip it.
Faux painting is a craft that takes some time to master especially when trying to simulate something as complex as wood grain.
Don t like the smell and unpredictable nature of stain.
Now that they look like driftwood everyone wants to know where i found them.
Want to make your own driftwood.
A slab of white carrara marble rounds out the piece up top as well as three pre drilled holes for a faucet of your choice and one ceramic under mount sink.
Plus its wood is always responsibly sourced from certified forests.
If you don t have.
If you re anything like me you love the look of driftwood furniture.
Its authentic woodgrain texture will give you a luxurious rustic look without the hassle of a typical hardwood floor installation.
Create a driftwood finish.
Select surfaces driftwood flooring has the look and feel of real hardwood with the added durability of a laminate floor.
You ve finally achieved the perfect driftwood look.
Now there is just one more but very very important and simple last step.
Crafted from solid fir wood and finished in a driftwood look this piece showcases a traditional look perfect for industrial aesthetics.
Also this technique may not be suitable for surfaces.