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How To Distress Furniture

Step 1: Wire Brush

Step 1: Wire Brush

Using a wire brush, remove any excess paint. Be sure and concentrate on handles, corners and other elements of the furniture that you imagine would receive the most wear and tear over time.

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

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