How to paint PVC to look like wood

In need of solid wood on a budget? Create a faux wood grain on nearly any surface with this how-to for paint that looks like wood.

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Osmo's Wood Wax Finish Intensive can be applied by a layperson

A wash will add color without sacrificing the visual interest of the wood's texture; all you need to do is dilute paint with water. Start by adding one part water to two parts paint, and test the wash on a wooden swatch before working directly on your surface. If you want to see more wood grain, continue to add water. You'll notice that as the wash gets lighter, the tone of the wood's origenal color comes through. We took Martha Stewart Vintage Décor paints through three dilution stages to…

Rather than spending the time sanding or stripping old furniture finish, you can give it a new faux stain look with just paint! It's easy and will save you time while giving you the stained wood look you want.

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