Make Laminate Vanity Look Like Driftwood

More of a white washing and cloudy look and what i like to call a weathered driftwood look.

Make laminate vanity look like driftwood.

Crafted from solid fir wood and finished in a driftwood look this piece showcases a traditional look perfect for industrial aesthetics. Apply a matte polyurethane. Your results may vary. I get lots of questions about these eye catching candlesticks any time they make an appearance in a blog post.

I bought them on clearance and they were originally painted red green and yellow. You ve finally achieved the perfect driftwood look. Create a driftwood finish. They create such a dramatic focal point.

Like the look of a farmhouse finish on furniture and decor. If you re anything like me you love the look of driftwood furniture. I wanted the paint thinner with just a hint of white. 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.

So adding more water and applying it heavier was the key. 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. This particular brand has a milky white finish at first. If you don t have.

I chose matte to keep it looking as close to natural driftwood as possible. Now there is just one more but very very important and simple last step. Its authentic woodgrain texture will give you a luxurious rustic look without the hassle of a typical hardwood floor installation. Don t like the smell and unpredictable nature of stain.

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. Also this technique may not be suitable for surfaces. But i do remember the process and it worked quite well for me in getting that driftwood look.

Creating a driftwood finish with paint. Like the coastal look of a beachwood finish on decor. The result is what you see on the left side of the pew and the look i was going for. Please experiment on some scrap before trying this on something permanent.

Want to make your own driftwood. How to paint laminate cabinets to look like wood. 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.