How to Distress Wood

[@731Woodworks]

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[@dannyhernandez305]

I've been looking all over the internet for this distress look & I wasn't satisfied with the process/look till I found this video.. thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it helped!

[@charlenemock333]

Kudos to you. Not only did you know how to distress the wood, but you knew how to decorate your home with it as well.

[@bigkw]

This guy, much like Morgan Freeman, could read me the phone book, and I would stay focused. New to the channel, I've watched several videos. Look forward to watching more.

[@731Woodworks]

Ha. That’s funny. Thanks for the support! I appreciate it

[@mauryd3444]

There're probably young people right now scratching their heads saying to themselves, "there's a book about phones"?

[@bigkw]

@@mauryd3444 I did laugh out loud!! 😆

[@azbowhunter1219]

@@bigkw me too!!!

[@jch92592]

Another nice video Mr. 731. Thank you for sharing.

[@mauryd3444]

I tried your method and was quite pleased with the result. Then cold weather descended on our part of east Tennessee and made spray painting impossible. I decided to try Minwax Wood Finish solid color water based stain (no fumes) in pure black for my undercoat. After applying, I wiped immediately to expose some of the wood grain so it wasn't a deep black but had undertones of darkened wood and after painting and sanding was very pleased. This will be my method going forward since it can be applied indoors. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you. Oh, one more thing. I think pocket holes are just fine. I use them frequently and have never had an issue.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s awesome.

[@lorahyatt5429]

Hey neighbor to the south 👋🏼 Prattsville Arkansas here Great video! Thx

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@sgarvin0711]

Just tried this and it came out great! I appreciate your videos.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you like them!

[@bbtorres23]

Love your channel, all of your projects are "basic " ( easy to make) yet beautiful by being basic it gives it a more realistic rustic looks, most other videos i have seen they use super expensive fancy tools that most people can't afford or be willing to buy for a project, or others that simply screw everything together and looks cheap, i like doing this as a hobby, i am learning a lot from you keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words so much. That’s the focus of my channel. To create great projects that are easily approachable.

[@thataintnomoonsucka]

@@731Woodworks Although you have definitely raised it up a few notches since going full time. I guess we have to keep up. Still jointing boards with a level :)

[@johndiego3105]

Nice videos! You have taught me a bunch, so thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad they helped!

[@casperscuts2627]

I laughed! I tried this technique on a table base I built. I went to pick up the paint and the S/W dealer looked at me like I was nuts when I asked for a gallon of Pro Classic Brisket! I guess I need to take the key out of my ear when I watch your clips. By the way the table looks great, thanks.

[@stushop3910]

Great projects and instruction! I Back The Blue!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jerrycraft7738]

Great explanation, video and sound ! Keep them rolling!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@danlopretto7222]

I've been a sub for a few months. Glad I decided to go though some of your older videos! This is the exact style of some furniture in we have and I've been planning on building a matching piece and this is great instructions on how to match the look. Thanks!

[@connerfaulkner2633]

Love this channel. Matt seems really down to earth and I find myself watching video after video. As a beginner in woodworking I have yet to find a more descriptive, step by step instructional channel as 731. Keep up the good work buddy

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@dmoogles]

Same here, Conner!! Love Matt's videos! 👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks Matt! 😁

[@nigelturner9606]

My Dad, used to distress wood using fire! He would burn it just enough to darken the grain, then extinguish the fire with a damp cloth. Looked really unique after he waxed or varnished it.

[@731Woodworks]

Nice

[@bananasnblow5434]

Thank you. Very much for the detail

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@Patriotdesigns]

I know I’ve told you thanks before Matt but man you don’t understand like. Got customers here in Ohio even in Kentucky I swear God works in our lives daily

[@731Woodworks]

So glad to hear it!

[@MichaelBrown-kk6ck]

Folks also used to beat their wood with a chain to distress it. Haven't heard of that being done for some time now.

[@alberturzen400]

In the process chubby coffee table waiting on white to dry to distress the base and lower shelf. All your videos are great and easy to follow, did purchase the package. I don’t see the tee shirts. On ? Why on some of your videos I don’t see a comment area at the end like this one.

[@alberturzen400]

Used the CA glue great product, just ordered the dark brown going to see how it matches with the dark walnut stain.

[@billssimplepinedesign8878]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jcajca2739]

Great video. Very helpful!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it helped

[@chadwilliams2973]

Great video!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Love your work mate 🎯💯

[@mikewilson1358]

Thanks so much for the info - greatly appreciate your help!!

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@edchasan5283]

Thank you for your videos. I have a project that will sitting outside In all types of weather. What do recommend sealing it with that you don't lose the color. It may have lettering as well.

[@michaelreed9652]

Good Tips.......

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@carlbarber3444]

How would you distress a chair with round legs that has grooves in them? I reckon it's called a spindle? I have an older table we picked at yard sale for $20 bucks, well my wife wants a country look to it. Thanks

[@moshea94]

Hi there, I really need help! I bought a bare pine wood dresser set from idea and am royally messing it up I want to distress it but only the corners I pre stained it Then stained it , then used chalk paint but keep getting brush strokes When I sand the edges (even lightly) it seems to take the stain off I would appreciate any tips Thanks you !

[@abdullahmohammed6115]

Awesome vid! definitely going to try this out.

[@731Woodworks]

Good luck!

[@schulte7806]

Could I do this one a board that's already stained?

[@lisabyron7398]

Thank you

[@aprilcastillo5487]

Awesome!!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@3mulespossum]

After distressing a piece, say for an outside flower planter, what would you finish it with to waterproof it?

[@bearded_papaw4590]

Just bought a house and my wife is wanting these type of things for decor. If I don’t have an air compressor or sprayer, I’m guessing I can just use two different color spray cans?

[@jameslauro4083]

Wow. Stumbled on this video. You had the same tools i have now 😂😂

[@charlesnutter995]

Love your channel. Do you put a finish on after you distress the wood?

[@solosaxon7469]

Hi Matt quick question I have a couple of 2x9x12 and 4x4x10 what should I build with them to make money this weekend thanks

[@shakes-nw1fe]

As someone who has been wanting to dip my toes into wood working this just sold me. The distressed wood look is my favorite but have only ever seen on commercially bought particle board that’s laminated. 🤮

[@willboybrad]

I decided to go with paint instead of stain.Can I use black paint instead of brown?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes you can

[@massdronedemic]

Awesome stuff man!!! Would you do any type of satin clear coat on top of that? Thanks!

[@richardljohnson9727]

Do you have to use spray paint for the bottom color or can you use any other type of paint such as flat,or latex ???

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Great tip ! If you don't have a sprayer, can u still roll or brush the top coat on ? Thx again for sharing and keeping these tips fresh in our minds.

[@731Woodworks]

Yes, absolutely

[@LotusSquid]

This was great! How long do you let the dark dry before you put the white on? How long do you let the white dry before sanding?

[@cathleenyoung1616]

That brown spray is out of stock and I can’t find it anywhere. Is there an alternative you recommend?

[@stoverloren]

do u have a template for the happy sign u made? i seen it in the back ground of this video and by the way i love all your videos. some are beyond my skill level but i still try

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you, no sorry I don't

[@asdf21819]

Great tutorial. What grit were you using?

[@michael476b]

Do you put anything on it like a satin clear coat or something else?

[@halo-112]

If I just have a piece of sandpaper will that work or will it take forever and be exhausting?

[@TxFrannie]

Question? Can you use a paint brush on top paint and distress it the same way instead of spraying too coat?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes you can

[@willboybrad]

What sheen is the white paint that you're using?

[@brendasimmons4724]

Can you use MDF board?

[@vickihampton1773]

We are distressing new wood for an end table. I want to have the natural wood as my color underneath my painted top coat, do I need to urethane it first or leave it bare?

[@731Woodworks]

leave it bare

[@vickihampton1773]

Thank you!

[@choprpilot76]

Just curious if you put poly or any other clear coat on when you’re done distressing the paint? Flat or satin maybe to give it durability and be able to wipe it?

[@brandonfontanaa]

Any issues if the bottom coat is gel stain and top coat is paint? Does the bottom coat also have to be paint?

[@731Woodworks]

I’ve never used gel stain. Sorry

[@mikevenettozzi4178]

Nice!!!!

[@adamcavalier7126]

What paste wax do you prefer for this? Making a farmhouse hall tree for my wife and absolutely will be using this distressing technique for it....awesome video and instruction with this! I don’t have a sprayer, so top coating by brush here. Love your channel...

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I’m using Trewax now. It’s clear and doesn’t smell bad.

[@edwinrivera3118]

If I want to do this and the final color is cherry, do I first paint the wood black an then cherry for the cherry to look distressed?

[@731Woodworks]

Yeah, your primary final color will be the top coat

[@irism6865]

Amazing

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Patriotdesigns]

I forgot to ask do you think you could put dining or kitchen table plans for sale

[@731Woodworks]

They are in the works. Hope to have them by the end of the week.

[@Patriotdesigns]

Thanks Matt anything you can get plans for ill by man because I’m bombarded with orders right now like a sofa table on somebody’s one night stand I’m just gonna use your drawer or in table and just make a little taller for a nightstand but anything you can get plans for put up man people are buying like crazy

[@jendro1212]

Where did you get the vacuum connection for that dawalt I cannot find them for the life of me

[@731Woodworks]

It came with the DeWalt Dust Extractor

[@solosaxon7469]

Lol I already subscribed but I got a new phone so I did it again you da man 👊

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@bazenga82]

@731 Woodworks Does this work on Pine?

[@ScottWhite30809]

Hey Matt, can I get the same results using brush on paint? I don't have the budget for a sprayer nor a location I can spray without overspray becoming an issue.

[@731Woodworks]

Yep, it'll work the same.

[@b3arwithm3]

Great tutorial Matt. Would the quality be as good if we use a brush to paint both layers? I imagine it would make little difference for the white layer given it has to be sanded down. Thanks

[@731Woodworks]

It’ll work just fine brushing it on. I brush it on smaller projects

[@francisandmarkmartinez8595]

I don’t have an orbital sander, only a palm sander. Will this work?

[@731Woodworks]

A palm sander will be much harder to use but it’ll work.

[@donniemaddox5406]

I made an antique style toy box using your tip. Man it looks awesome! How can I send you a pic of it?

[@SassyKYgirl51]

I'm a little late seeing this video but I don't have a paint sprayer. Can I just use a paint brush to paint the white on?

[@731Woodworks]

sure

[@jchumber]

Can you use a paint brush instead on the sprayer?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes you can

[@TheBeardedSandman]

Do you put a clear top coat on after this?

[@731Woodworks]

No, just paste wax

[@popeyjocy]

Can you do this with only one color so that you get to see the natural color of wood when distressing it?

[@731Woodworks]

Yep. We’ve done it several times

[@popeyjocy]

@@731Woodworks perfeeect thanks man ur great

[@hansdegroot8549]

I'm new to your channel (since yesterday) and I've just described. Great video on how to distress wood. Thanks for sharing. Do you put a topcoat (wax, oil, laquer) after distressing to make it more durable?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes. I use a wax on the distressed. I like Trewax

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@731Woodworks Thanks for your quick reply. I'll have to take a look at that. I'm from Europe (Slovakia) so I'm curious if this brand is for sale over here. I found a seller of Starbond CA glues lately (I didn't order it yet) so I'll let surprise myself.

[@tn94z]

Do you have to thin down the paint any to spray it?

[@731Woodworks]

I haven’t thinned any of the paint I have sprayed.

[@VincentWest19]

Great video. What adapter are you using to connect your orbiter sander to the shop vac/dust extractor?

[@MrRellrell1]

If you didnt have a paint sprayer could you roll the paint on and have the same results

[@731Woodworks]

absolutely

[@solosaxon7469]

I don’t have a sander can I sand it by hand?

[@731Woodworks]

yes you can

[@whatheck6797]

Great video! ♥️

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!!

[@rickbenderphotography4659]

I'm making a rustic farmhouse style sofa table and the customer wants it painted a turquoise distressed look. Would you still use the brown undercoat or something different. Wasn't sure if you recommend the brown for everything or if you only use that under white. Thanks.😁

[@731Woodworks]

Mrs. 731 says still go with the brown but to make sure to check the customers accent colors. Or a cream (off white) if they want more of a shabby chic look.

[@rickbenderphotography4659]

@@731Woodworks Roger that, and thank the Mrs. for me.😁

[@731Woodworks]

Will do

[@mikejackson1383]

Hi. Where do you get the trigger gun for the spray paint cans - do you have a link?

[@731Woodworks]

Amazon has them I think. I bought mine locally if I remember right, maybe at Walmart?

[@mikejackson1383]

Thanks. I am in the UK. Found one on Amazon UK. Love your projects.

[@lisariehlman4591]

Do you do anything after you've completed painting it with white and giving it the distressed look to seal it or just leave it as is? I have a rocking chair. Well, two rocking chairs to do and I want to make sure they're going to be okay from the weather on my porch

[@phoenixmacallan763]

Question brother, can you use the Sherwin Williams paint for both coats? Different colors, of course, but that type of paint?

[@kosworkshop]

Do you ever use a clear coat on top after you distress it and if so, would you recommend that?

[@731Woodworks]

I use a clear wax but not polyurethane

[@jameymeekins1752]

Hey brother just saw video.. thanks for tip. Why do you not use polyurethane? Personal preference? Just curious. Im making noodle board. Trying to decide what finish to put on?

[@okmatt346]

New subscriber here I love your insights. A couple questions for you. Why would you use a wax topcoat versus clear coat. I'm sure there is a place for both methods the wax coat is a new concept for me. Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Wax works great and gives a nice look to the bases. you could use a clear if you wanted

[@JuanMartinez-qp6yg]

Nice vid bro, like the way it turns, question for you, I own the same style of orbit sander, trying to get a dust extractor for it which one would you recommend or better yet, where did you get the attachment for the back of the sander? I use a festool extractor at work but it doesn't fit the sander on the back, thanks in advance and keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

The attachment come with my sander but you could probably buy one from Etsy as well. I had a viewer send me one from Tool Curve on Etsy that's 3D printed.

[@JuanMartinez-qp6yg]

@@731Woodworks thank you very much I'll look for it ,by the way , awesome content bro. !! 🤙🏽🤟🏽

[@chrissnyder4439]

I'm trying this, but finding the spray paint is also coming off. Something I'm doing wrong? Too much pressure on the orbital perhaps?

[@731Woodworks]

Go light grit sand paper and light pressure. Try 220 grit of 120 is too much

[@chrissnyder4439]

@@731Woodworks I think it was the pressure. Seems to be working now, got the approval from the boss (wife)...time to paint the actual project. Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@mikesimmons1012]

Is the paint you us from Sherman Williams called " biscuit white" or just biscuit? I want in looking you biscuit white, and they told me all they have is biscuit. The sample looked a bit tan to me. So I didn't think the was it.

[@731Woodworks]

It’s 6112 Biscuit It’s an off white color.

[@mikesimmons1012]

@@731Woodworks Thanks! I'm surprised you could understand my poorly written question! Lol. Love the videos, keep it up!!!

[@Quirk77]

Can you use a dark stain to get the same look? Or does it need to be paint on paint?

[@731Woodworks]

I think you can. It would just need to dry completely before painting over ut

[@markray3733]

Is it OK to use pressure treated wood for coffee table projects? Just curious if you should stick to Pine or not? Thanks for you insight on this.

[@731Woodworks]

I'd stick with pine. Pressure treated not that great for that purpose.

[@MrSkittles618]

Hey could you tell me please what exact color spray paint you used an u said the paint is biscuit white?

[@731Woodworks]

Rustoleum Satin Espresso spray paint. I buy mine at Walmart. Or on Amazon here: amzn.to/2YtLNho (affiliate link) Buscuit white from Sherwin Williams.

[@markray3733]

Do you put any kind of satin topcoat over the distressed wood to protect it? This is a great video and works well.

[@731Woodworks]

A paste wax does well over it

[@anthonysylvia4415]

How do you go about applying minwax paste finishing wax after distressing? Rag or a wax brush?

[@731Woodworks]

I typically use 0000 steel wool, so that it removes any imperfections. Then I will use a clean cloth to wipe any excess. Check out my side table video, near the end and you'll see how I do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqe3lauBdr1_jpo

[@travishetz1926]

Whats up 731 woodworks watch videos all the time just have a question how do you do your disstressing for a stained project ? Thanks and thanks for the videos take care

[@731Woodworks]

Distressing the stain? Apply stain let it cure 8 hours or so and start sanding until I reach the desired look

[@travishetz1926]

@@731Woodworks would you happen to have a video by chance if not basically stain the project let dry then a light sanding over edges or to desired look? Thanks by the way first time disstressing with walnut stain or with any stain

[@siennabrass1504]

Would chalk paint work too for a top coat or no?

[@731Woodworks]

I’ve never tried it, but it should work

[@siennabrass1504]

It worked and it came out beautiful!!! Thank you for a great video!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@k_holt4556]

Will I be good using spray paint as the top coat as well as the base coat or do I need a canned paint?

[@731Woodworks]

I’ve not tried spray paint. It might work?

[@731Woodworks]

Try it on a test piece and see. Let me know what the results are. I’m curious to know myself.

[@k_holt4556]

@@731Woodworks okay thanks! Im going to give it a shot and I'll let you know if it works for me!

[@k_holt4556]

I used the spray paint and it turned out incredible!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@mikewilson1358]

Where did you find the black hooks (look like coat hooks)? Thanks - great video

[@731Woodworks]

They were supplied by the customer so I’m not sure the exact ones, but Amazon has similar ones here: www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGHX466/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CGHX466&pd_rd_w=e3X2R&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=wtwk2&pf_rd_r=FEWZR70RD9HE71N5KM86&pd_rd_r=48654977-f57c-4518-8e63-1517f3167968&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1kyRzBBUkpBWFgxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDI5MjA2MlkzQ1FTU05NTjlKSiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzkwMjIyNzNTSlRUSDRXRklRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=731woodworks-20&linkId=463757c529af5db71ee7190db2bf48c1&language=en_US affiliate link

[@Joshw808]

What kind of dust collector do you use?

[@731Woodworks]

I don’t have a formal system set up. I do have a Ridgid Shop vac that I use connected to the table saw and I keep a DeWalt DWV010 dust extractor connected to my orbital sander. I still have tons of dust though from the Miter Saw. Here is an unboxing of the DeWalt I have. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCViICqqK6CpK8

[@t.daviswoodworks]

Is the biscuit white flat, or satin?

[@731Woodworks]

Satin

[@phoenixmacallan763]

Subscribed, brother 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@phoenixmacallan763]

@@731Woodworks You're welcome brother, thank you.🙏🏻👊🏻

[@Jester2Guns]

Matt, I’m a new woodworker and new subscriber to your channel. I loved how easy you made this look and tried it today. I used Rustoleum primer and paint spray in espresso (my local store only had the primer/paint combo)... that went fine, but when I applied my top coat using a white Valspar oil enriched enamel specifically made for furniture it had a lot of bleed through, but was mostly white. I figured I’d just add another coat tomorrow, but when I checked on it two hours later, it looked like the white paint was never applied... my table top was 100% espresso. I’m stumped. Ever seen anything like that before?

[@731Woodworks]

Use a water based paint for your top paint coats. Make sure the spray paint is completely dry before applying the white

[@Jester2Guns]

@@731Woodworks Thanks for the reply, brother! The spray paint was left to dry for two days so I’m good there. I’ll try a water based top coat next. Sounds like that’s where I went wrong. Thanks again!

[@Jester2Guns]

Matt, I finished my first woodworking project today, with your help! I took your advice on the water based top coat and the crafting desk I made for my wife came out looking great. I wasn’t planning on distressing it until I found your video (didn’t know how) and was gonna go with plain white. Thank you again. I follow a bunch of wood workers, but find myself on your channel the most. Looking forward to trying out your ship lap project soon. Maybe the kitchen cabinets too. Thanks for making wood working approachable for newbies like me!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome 👊🏻