Weathered doors and windows

Rating 1.5 -Beginner 

From the rustic charm of southern France, to the sun drenched walls in the Mexican country side, this simple distressed finish evokes time worn comfort and easy living. A perfect faux finish to complement color-washed walls, weathering the doors and window frames create a rustic completeness for any room.

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Follow this demonstration for staining and faux finishing unfinished doors and windows. If you would like to create this effect on previously sealed, stained, or painted surfaces simply refer to the artSparx furniture preparation resource to properly strip and prepare the existing finish to accept this weathered treatment.

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