How to Layer Stain for a COOL Look!! Furniture Finishing Techniques, Distress, Antique

Layering stain for a cool effect! How to paint furniture then distress it to give your furniture that antique finish. Refinishing and painting furniture tips and techniques and using Stain to create a cool look.
This weeks project I demonstrate how layering stain can give you a really cool look to your furniture project. It's a very simple finishing technique that anyone can accomplish and get great results!
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[@surfinturfer]

You do a really good job of explaining things. Only comment is, there is a lot of technique involved when you do things and technique makes the difference. So, when you say "just lightly sand it" you might consider actually showing how you sanded it -- how you held the paper, the stroke, the contact, why you sanded as much or as little as you did, what areas you emphasized, if any -- to get that particular look. You have a great voice and, again, really explain things well and that keeps people interested and engaged -- showing what you mean for those of us who are new to woodworking would be that much more helpful. I'll be checking out your other videos -- great stuff! Thanks for sharing your talents. And your cat -- too cool.

[@mrjon75]

surfinturfer If I am hearing right, you don't wait in between coats. Correct? Thanks.

[@brandolino55]

This is Muppet Show not DIY

[@brianrains1366]

How long do you let each stain dry before you sand it? Immediately or fully dry?

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

instead of telling us how you did the other two coats it would have been nice if you would of showed how you did it...

[@FrancescaAustin]

Totally agree.

[@Neil3D]

@@FrancescaAustin Old video and the bloke probably doesn't give a shit now, but yea this was utter garbage, what goes through your mind making a how to video but then not showing the how to parts. I literally have no idea what the guy did, complete waste of server space.

[@BS-dq1kz]

Bobby Baldeagle Y’all didn’t comprehend it enough to know exactly what to do? He explained every step! Geesh. Lol. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@jasonfreese5719]

​@@FrancescaAustinin quarantine

[@jesuschristsaves392]

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[@mollisixx]

Yes he's mad >.< He's not fat hims fluffy😂

[@DeShawnsmimi]

Love this process. It is super easy which is a plus. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@beachbumlivin]

+Angela Croll Thank you Angela!

[@markbonham3477]

Real men love cats. Men who hate cats are wife beaters and bullies! Anyway that video showed me you love cats but not much more so you forced me into subscribing to learn more. Damn your sneaky just like my cats! All right then, let's proceed!

[@beachbumlivin]

Ha, thanks for the comment!!

[@Joseph1212121]

Love your video. The problem is that I am a beginner and the video didn't show the way you used the sandpaper and your other techniques. Just thought I'd throw that out there so us beginners can keep up with the pros! : ) Love the way yours turned out. Peace!

[@cammiestorms2471]

Hi! What were the brands and colors of stain/paints that you used? Great video!

[@guyrelax]

do you think it would come out like this if I did the gray first? I stained a coffee table (planned on just doing one coat of gray) but I don't like the look.. too silver blueish loking. Thinking if I do the kona color on top it will come out better. I used a brush but will try the shirt next

[@beachbumlivin]

+guyrelax Yeah, you'll just have to play around with it a little. I get the comment all the time, " I rubbed the gray on it and it looks too gray." That's when finessing it comes into play. There has to be layers to give of the textured look. Good luck with your project!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Good methods, very nice effects. Don't chew gum on video, its not nice. Music was too loud, had to turn off sound. Give your cat Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg 2 x day. Go thru 2 bottles per year. This shrinks the fat around the hairballs, and out they come. Also bathe and brush your cat once a month. Less hair ingested. I lost my old cat this year and pretty sure it was some hairball blockage which they could not find on Xrays or Sonogram. So make sure you do the Lecithin removal. Very safe and very effective.

[@OrvilleRedenbache007]

Chewing gum comes across as being mean? Hmm, interesting?

[@jacklingenfelter7765]

gave a thumbs up alone for that stash/ karate chop combo

[@beachbumlivin]

Awesome, it worked then!!

[@coburnlowman]

A Fat Cat Video. Glad i found this. I'm building a pine slab table top with live edges. For the base it'll use seasoned ash for its strength. The ash will have the live edge as well showing on the rails between the legs. Ive been wandering how i was gonna tie the two totally different woods together with finish. This layering technique should fit the bill. Also i plan to make rustic chairs cor this same slab dining table and plan to use white oak thats seasoned so hopefully itll all blend in.

[@bexyrexy]

This is beautiful! It looks almost bluish. Nicely streaked but not overly rustic. Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing.

[@maryellenpierson7268]

...and I thought my cat was fat ! Giant cat stole the show . So cute ( the cat)

[@jmsheehy19]

Hey man, I tried this an came up with a cool weathered look but lacked the strong contrast stripe effect you were able to do. Did you allow the kona to dry completely before going with the sun bleached? Or did you just do it immediately after? Also, love the videos man. Keep it up.

[@melissagilson5696]

if you wanted a lighter finish, would you use a lighter stain or more of the lighter top coat. thanks bro. can"t wait to have a beer with ya!! haha

[@kaycevictoria9947]

I thought I was doing exactly what you were! already had the sunbleached. when I add the sunbleached, it just adds a frosty glaze look. it looks NOTHING like yours. yours even has a teal tent. Please, what is going on?

[@stephaniebowman523]

Did you wait until the first stain was completely dry before adding the light gray color? Or start right after sanding?

[@MrBinks-mp6zs]

I was looking for the same answer! He let he dry first! Found the answer in a blog on his site. beachbumlivin.com/layering-stain-for-a-cool-look-info

[@tayandelyplay]

Thank you for making this video!

[@standupbroad6648]

Oh man, i dunno where to start. The finished look at frame 4:24 is SO damn close to what I have been drooling over at a cabinet shop it is UNREAL. You have made me determined to "redo" my old, ugly...but solid...maple kitchen cabinets. Gonna get me a piece of scrap maple and practice. I do believe you have saved me about 12k. Many, many thanks.

[@beachbumlivin]

Standup Broad Right on!! Definitely practice and get the steps down because I do show you the steps but there is a certain finesse that's required to get the look just right. Good luck with your project!

[@sunlitweb]

Fabulous cat. Fabulous stain. My cat Pippin bites me just like a shark. Chomp! I love him.

[@beachbumlivin]

HaHa! Cats can be ferocious!! :)

[@andersonfamilyvalues6240]

And we are reminded that this was made 9 years ago …. Cringe lol Anyways he has what we need so we all will continue to watch lol

[@jenniferbannert2957]

Your videos are hilarious! And very informative. Thanks!!

[@beachbumlivin]

+HunnyPot5315 Thank you!!

[@alexrimbey6404]

Just curious do you know what type of wood that was you used? Or that it will have much effect on the stain especially with the first stain being dark.

[@beachbumlivin]

+Alex Rimbey Honestly I can't remember what kind of wood it was. But yeah, the wood will have an impact on how the stain looks. Darker wood probably wouldn't need the dark stain.

[@kylekopczynski634]

this was very helpful first time trying to create a antique faded look on a bottle cap collecting ornament thank you

[@jerrydharris6998]

Brah, LOL stop with the I am not an artist,,,,,, YOU ARE. With 576,783 views you are.... And that you only do waves, some people do art that dosen't look like anything.....That is your signature, and its great... You inspire! You keep it on the cheap... Love that. Just saying.

[@degacci]

I just bough Kona, walnut and weathered gray to try a couple variations. I’m excited to try it, if these don’t work well I know I can use your combination and buy the sun bleach. Great video thank you!

[@beachbumlivin]

That's awesome! Good luck with the project and I hope it turns out well for you!

[@degacci]

White Blaze Organics - Montana it was too much lol kona was beautiful though I pretty much did my mantle and ceiling beam kona. But dark walnut and know underlying for my pantry shelves came out nice! Thank you!

[@Nudiescorner]

GORGEOUS MUSTACHE!!!! GORGOUS MAN!!!! GREAT VID!!!

[@tabathaweese9225]

This was an awesome new trick! Thank you so much, and loved the cat as well looks just like my cat Suzzie Q.

[@kimbatdorff8029]

Beautiful ! Something that came to mind while you were sanding , apple cider vinager, several pennies let soak 24 hrs. apply on freshly sanded area.What do you get ? A beautiful turquoise stain. Just an idea.

[@anastasiyababer5719]

OK, at first I couldn't even hear a word you were saying, completely distracted, and frankly grossed out by that piece of gum in your mouth, but you redeemed yourself with the fat cat. Loving the cat. Big time.

[@N3RFTHIS]

Wow man. Thank you heaps. I have been frying my brain on trying to find this look for my table. Do you think this would be achievable on a larger surface like an 8 seat dining table ?

[@IGNORrMEe]

This is awesome thank you! I just wanted to say, the end section (the Process) which included each step with pictures is extremely helpful and exactly what I needed in order to plan my project in my brain. Great videos :)

[@katiekastes8814]

You're hilarious! Thanks for the video! Your cats pretty rad, too!

[@beachbumlivin]

Katie Kastes Thank you!!!

[@Adventuresoffirefly]

Hi emailed you a while back I'm not sure if you remember me I have a cat like yours :-) I try that technique that you show in this video and I want to send you a picture of the stain I did. It doesn't stay I don't know if the wood your using is Raw old wood and has more texture . I'm trying to do it on Pine and I sanded it down because it was originally shellacked, and it's not taken the color like yours it so I'm wondering if you can offer suggestions do I have to do it in paint instead!

[@joannaudette1114]

I am dabbling with distressing furniture....HELP!! It seems there is no wrong way to distress & using the imagination is best. Is it better to use a dark color as the base coat & in your tuts, you water down the paint.... Is that comparable to using "glaze"

[@hudstonian]

What's a sunbleached stain? is that the grey you finished off with? I'm new to this but I'm definitely trying this technique, only problem is I'm in Australia and I'm not sure of some of the products you use such as sunbleached stain and toner?? thanks

[@naomilett7053]

My cupboards are stained a blue/grey color, but they don't match the countertops we just installed. Can I whitewash over existing stain or apply this same technique to change the color?

[@Lourcey1990]

How would I get this effect in the same color on an older dark stained already shelf? I’m just not starting with bare wood or a light color either. Love how this turned out. This shelf Iv had for 15 years that my mother had in her room as a child as well. So it’s kinda old like 25+ years stain and all

[@jackielee908]

Loved the video! And your cat needs a treadmill, but do you think that this will work on an already finished piece of furniture? If I have an old Cherry cabinet, could I cut through the existing stain and fill in with the lighter color, then reseal it?

[@Adventuresoffirefly]

we chatted before.. i have a farm table we built and already did it in deck stain and put one coat of poly on it,... I dislike the golden brown we did , is there a way to cover it and restain it? was thinkin the tited poly??? do they have kona and will it stick? primer? what is the easiest way dude.. signed girl with the same type kitty member me.

[@kaycevictoria9947]

anyone, not getting the "streak" effect. I'm going to try dry brush technique but how is HE creating this look without a brush?!

[@dangerkadung]

that imovie soundtrack gotsta go bro. or turn it down some more, can't hear you. i just start picturing family videos having fun by the pool.

[@МилаМила-ц1в9с]

Hey dude, tell people how you did it and with what paint in detail. Method dude, not just Before and After))) Just fucking is easy

[@shadra1]

Hi, I loved the colours you have used, with the slight hint of green, can you tell me whats the name of the coloured paint? Its like a turquoise colour...

[@reneegr4609]

hey, i'm trying to use the colour sun bleach on kona, do i leave most of the colour on and it drys transparent grey? when i apply the sun bleach it seems like its is too much..

[@preciousjewel7297]

I seriously subscribed just by looking at your thumbnail. I haven't even seen the video yet. lol

[@LadyPhade]

hello beach bum. im a beach bum too but not liven at beach. i really like the finished product in this video. wish you would have shown the application of all coats and blending. i likey.

[@kayaker9912]

Thank you for the video, though I am only seeing it in 2023 and not 2013-ish. Your explanations are great! Love the kitty, honestly, the best part of the video!!! Part of aging in my house is the claw marks from cats shooting across my furniture pieces and of course built in fur in the poly or painted stage.

[@wei-divee1213]

I dont think you were on par with a tutorial. You say lightly sand but dont exactly show what you mean. Love the cat though....

[@refaatyaacoubagha8926]

Hey can u voice me the names of the stains plz

[@droman2]

Verathane from home depot

[@dodgeit101]

I can't seem to get this effect to work. When I put the light grey stain on it just comes off and makes the kona stain have a foggy look to it. Am I suppose to wait for the grey stain to set and then blend it in?

[@hsmd4533]

Great vid, bad music. Please skip the background music next time.

[@lauren9714]

You're awesome. 'It's lookin sweet isn't it' you got my like in 10 secs and I don't usually like anything even when I like it ya kno

[@beachbumlivin]

Lauren Nangano Thank you very much Lauren!!

[@katbaumgartner-wilson1131]

Great video! What products did you use? Any specific brand you suggest?

[@susanshaver912]

very interesting, wish your colors and stain and polycrylic names were in the comments.

[@jodievansevecotte308]

Thank you I can definitely use it

[@DiegoTorres-bm5hk]

Ik this was a long time ago but can you clarify what stain you used I couldn’t really under Stand what u said

[@muffieflies]

Get rid of the background Ukelele music. It's distracting

[@dshe8637]

Love the wood effects. Really good. Your cat IS fat, isn't it?

[@ccso17]

Yea sorry. Couldn’t get past the chomping of the gum in the first few seconds

[@canadianroot]

Less cat, and more actual showing the applications being done. Not much of a tutorial.

[@stephanieayala5490]

distress nubie =) if i have a piece of furniture that i want to distress and it has a brown black coat with a shine to it. would it be best to sand down the furniture first then stain it? thank you for ur time =)

[@TrapperJohn5719]

Have you considered a hand spray bottle to spray the stain and then wipe with a rag? Great projects.... gettin' INSPIRED!! Thanks a MILLION!!

[@jessiegirl2002]

Would this work on pallet wood? If so, would I have to sand the wood prior to staining or just in between stain colors? I’m making a bar for my basement completely out of pallets. I plan on finishing the bar in black paint, but want to stain the counter boards different tones like this. The top will be finished with a resin called envirotex (if you’ve never used it, it’s awesome BTW 😊)

[@daydream8608]

Yay! I found a dresser I liked that looked very similar to this for 1,200$. Now I don't have to blow a bunch of money, I can just DIY

[@Firebirdlady1]

Just to let you know, I find the music distracting.

[@ryanschmidt7305]

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[@yagsvarriale7]

Nadine Lewis Oh, I guess your ADD is his problem.

[@texmexgal]

Nadine Lewis the music is terrible.

[@canadianroot]

I find your comment barely distracting from the distracting music. I hate all this airy, bubbly soundtrack stuff. It's even too cutesy for a laundry detergent commercial.

[@susanfair5463]

Please remove the music; it’s very distracting and monotonous. But love the video.

[@MrRUDEBOY3300]

THAT'S HOW BRA. Seriously - thanks I was looking for a creative way to stain a loft I'm building for my kid. That kinda shabby sheeeek look is pretty cool. I'm gonna do it.

[@amandacountrygal9400]

I luv this. I am wanting to do my kids dresser. Am going to Lowe's in the morning lol. Thanks so much for explaining your techniques in a way to understand. Can wait to share this project...

[@RoyJohnsonJr]

Looks great and I appreciate the tips! For future videos, in my opinion, use the music background for intro and ending, but don't use it during the whole video ~ I had to fight myself to watch the entire video because the music wore me out. I'm definitely subscribing!

[@seank8340]

I plan on making an "aged" and "distressed" american flag out of old wood from a crate or fencing. I was wondering what you think the best option was : should I paint it first then "age it with a vinegar/steel wool mixture or use the mixture first, paint it, then take the sandpaper to it? I would like it to look dirty and possibly unbleached (tannish) once I sand it .... Thoughts?

[@NaluRash]

CHEE PONO! from Hawaii! haha...I really like your videos. No offense or anything but you make me appreciate "just going with flow" and not stressing about all the tiny details. Sometimes, I think too much about getting everything perfect and it stress's me out. I think wood working should be fun and exciting like your videos. K nuff brown nosing already, keep the vid's coming and if you get time, check out the really shitty video's I made of a jewelry box I did for my finace.

[@JW-kt5ls]

The concept is good if you can get by the stupid beginning. The real info starts about 2 minutes in.

[@Kitty-hj6nv]

Yeah!! looking real sweet, and you love cats 🙂and your stain work kicks ass!!! Thanks for sharing, Kitty

[@lashazaridze813]

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[@terratufts3062]

i enjoyed the whole video even the music and the fat cat lol... Later Tater!! Very creative work thanks for sharing such a brilliant idea...Im in Ohio and super Jealous of what looks like an amazing day with the weather!!

[@AllyBlissJoy]

I know that you slightly sand the wood after all is done, but do u sand it before anything is applied to it (when it's bare)? Also, can you make a slab of "redwood" look more distressed? We are using redwood to make a kitchen island! I just took it to get planned... unfortunately, I had did all the hard work already! I removed the bark and sanded the slab just to find ripples at the end.... I took the slab bk to the place I bought it from to have it planned and the guy said that I had did a great job sanding it which was awesome to hear bc it was my first time sanding ever with NO experience!

[@punknhead23]

He doesn't care that you call him fat. He cares that you rubbed his fur the wrong way.

[@succulentqueen7737]

Where is the video for the furniture at 4:55 ? To Die For!

[@natashakholgadebanerjee4588]

Out of curiosity, are your stains dye or pigmented? Am I correct in assuming they have to be pigmented, for the 'uneven finish' look?

[@MeAndBoogie123]

You look like... Stone...Keith Stone. Smooth. Oh, and I have spent about 6+ combined hours in Lowe's the last few days. Technically your fault for giving me ideas..I finally have all the supplies and tomorrow is the day of reckoning.

[@marydufren3699]

Love it! Exactly what brand and colors did you use?

[@reginaj-gx1yt]

Hiii, what color stains did you use for the desk! Its stunning..

[@peacefuldolphin9989]

Have a hard time what you're saying because music is overwhelming

[@andreasalas7923]

Hi! If I want to refinish a wood dresser will this same technique work once I completely sand the dresser? Would you suggest using paint over stain in my case? Hope that makes sense! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@yliyahhawkins9928]

What a sumptuous kee kee... Awesome.... Thanks for the clear video brother keep going making furniture we have a shop here in WV

[@z1522]

Who you callin' fat? It's full figured, bro.

[@petafield1989]

Sorry if I missed it but what stain did you use please. I love how it has a blue haze to it 😊

[@mobysdiveshop6095]

Music a bit loud, as if you were soon to break in with a song..??

[@DamianoftheRyans]

"... it's growin' in THICK! It's lookin' SWEEET, idn't it?!?" 🤣🤗😎

[@mattbanchek1329]

I've tried your technique a few times and I'm not getting anything close to your results. Any tips you can offer?

[@johnj1445]

so far your video was quick and easy, thanks! wish you didn't skip a few things you mentioned you did but either way I'm ready to start my DIY. -grace (using my bf account)

[@kylerobertelliott]

Fuckin 🔥 bruh. Gonna try that technique this weekend

[@ChrisBorgman3686]

Had to watch this with the sound off, the canned loop music was offensive to my ears! LOL I really really wanted to understand this technique.

[@succulentqueen7737]

Your staining technique is so super cool. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@apeybloom]

Okay. First of all, I love your cat ant that you put her in your video. Now I’ll watch the furniture video! Hah!

[@j8ke937]

no music during talking parts,music only during non talking parts.