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Barn wood is in
Barn wood is all the rage at the moment. That’s right, we’re talking about all those old boards holding up sagging, abando- ned barns and sheds along country roads. Neglected for years on end, barn boards have a unique weathered look that is per- fect for the “shabby chic” and “rough luxe” trends. Whether used as wall covering, beams, floors, or ceilings, or even to create tables, bookshelves, or kitchen islands, these greying wood planks give instant character and warmth to a room. For a contemporary look, blend rustic and modern by adding touches of barn wood to accessories in stainless steel, glass, and stone. You can create your own barn board look on regular wood by following these few steps: • Sand the chosen surface and apply a coat of primer • Paint a base coat of grey • Trace horizontal lines in order to imitate the wood’s grain and lay masking tape over these lines • Combine a container of grey paint with a
bit of glaze and repeat the operation with some brown paint • Use a paint brush with stiff bristles to paint each “plank” with both colours • Leave the paint to dry and then remove the masking tape • Spread a mix of off-white glaze on one plank at a time and then slide a small tool, called a wood graining rocker, to
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reproduce the grainy look of the wood • To tone down the effect, dab with an overgrainer brush and finish with a good coat of varnish
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