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How To Distress Furniture

Step 3: Nails And Screws

Step 3: Nails And Screws

Wrap some nails and screws into a wash cloth, and then slowly go around the furniture, tapping the cloth with a hammer. This will add divots and chips to the furniture, building the distressed look.

Step 1: Wire BrushStep 2: The ChainStep 3: Nails And ScrewsStep 4: The Sander

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