Candle Method For A White Distressed Table Part One

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I wanted to show you a larger picture of where the swing is hanging from my last post.  Some of you asked for a bigger picture to see the entry into the living room. 

The swing is hung when you first enter into the living room from the entryway.  I am loving it there.  This gives me a little outdoor space on the inside.

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I cannot wait to decorate my sweet swing in different decor for the different holidays.


Ok now onto the dining room table issue:


This is my dining table.  The wood on the top is old barn wood and very rustic.  Terry sanded it down to get it a little lighter in color and  we thought we could get some of the stains and burn marks out of the wood.

As you can see even with sanding it down we could not get the burn marks and oil stains off the wood.  They are saturated throughout the wood.  I am into farmhouse rustic but this is a little too rustic for me!

The question is what to do with this table top.  I love the wood and the history of the wood just not the markings.


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I went on pinterest for some inspiration.  This french farmhouse table
 has a whitewash table top.

I like the wood showing through the white wash.


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Then I found these pics.  I like the white paint with some of the wood coming through.  


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Sorry this one is so grainy but you can see the white paint with the chippy wood showing through.  I think my best option will be to  cover the wood burns and stains with white paint but let some of the character of the wood shine through.

There is a process that you use a candle and white paint to get the white painted look with the natural wood coming through.

Here are the instructions.

Candle Method

This is a distressing method, as well. It creates a chipped, shabby style white-washed wood effect. First of all, clean the wood surface, and that can be old reclaimed wood or new wood.

It’ll work with either. Rub some candle wax at random spots on the surface. Paint it with white paint and let it completely dry. 

Once dried, take a cloth/rag and wipe the surface with some pressure. The paint will come off in places rubbed in with the candle, creating that shabby chic look.

Although it works with new wood, I think it looks better with the aged one. You can always fake the aged look by using stain first or chose any aging methods from my post on how to distress wood and make it look old and weathered. 

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I will be back soon to show you how this process worked on my table.

Stay tuned!

Have a great Friday and weekend.

xoxo

Kris





28 comments

  1. I love your inspiration photos! Can't wait to see how this turns out. Happy Friday!!!!!!!!! xoxox

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  2. Morning, Kris! I love your table but I can see your frustration. You have lots of nice inspiration tables to look at. I know you'll figure it out and I'll bet you already have! Can't wait to see it. Thank you so much for supporting me and always popping in to comment. You don't know how much I appreciate it.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. I love old farmhouse tables and can't wait to see how you transform yours using the candle method. I have never heard of this method before so I can't wait to see how it works. Have a great weekend!!!
    ~Des

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  4. Good morning Kris! I'm barely now seeing your post on my blog roll; hey, this sounds like a marvelous way to get those random distressed marks while still having a smooth effect; I'm very curious to see how this turns out as well as finding out what kind of paint will you be using? Chalk?

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  5. I like all things whitewashed. I think it will be so pretty when y'all have finished! I look forward to seeing it :D

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  6. I am anxious to see how it turns out, Kris. I like the idea of the white paint to cover the 'too rustic marks' but keeps with the chippy look you love.
    I am just smitten with that little swing you have there. I know you are a summer lover like me so it will transition beautifully to other seasons. Can you actually sit on it if you want to? xo Diana

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  7. Very interesting! I had never heard of this method. I think a whitewashed look would look great on your table top. Can't wait to see your "after"!

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  8. Oh, I love that look! I can't wait to see how it turns out. I've heard about the candle method, but I've never tried it. I bet it's going to be beautiful. I can't wait to see the result. PS- LOVE the swing and bench area. It's super charming! Stay warm...it's freezing here today. I intend to stay inside and catch up on my emails, comments and visits!! xxoo

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  9. I love how pretty your have decorated your home Kris. The swing and bench look perfect and I can't wait to see how you decorate the swing for each season. I love the white washed look you want to achieve for the table. I can't wait to see what it looks like Kris. :)

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  10. I tried the candle method, but had no luck. I tried it on a desk I was painting last autumn. Please give us a tutorial if it works for you.
    I love the ideas you shared.
    And that swing, makes me smile.

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  11. Hi Kris! I am looking so forward to seeing your table top. I think it will be gorgeous. I've used the candle method before and loved the results. Jane

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  12. I have seen the candle method on several of my favorite Youtube DIY channels, but have not tried it myself. I'm anxious to see your finished table. I really like what you have planned, and your inspiration photos are fabulous. Have fun! xo

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  13. Oh yes, whitewashing your table will be lovely. You can do this same technique with vaseline. I've tried it on several pieces and it works like a charm. The paint will resist where ever you put the vaseline. I can't wait to see your table, Kris.

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  14. I hope you achieve the look you want. Knowing you, I know it will look fabulous. The swing is darling. Happy Sunday. Xoxo

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  15. Kris, I've never heard of the candle method but I'm sure you will whip that table into the shape you want....or else you'll get rid of it and start again. Am I right?? I love what you've done to turn that condo into a farmhouse style. It's beautiful.

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  16. I have a piece I want to white wash. Thanks for sharing the candle method.

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  17. My table is almost exactly like yours! I've been considering bleaching the wood top to see if that would lighten it up, but I love all of your inspiration pictures and can't wait to see how yours turns out.

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  18. OOh.....that sounds very interesting Kris. I have not heard of that. It sounds a perfect solution and I look forward to hearing more about it. Hugs, Gilly

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  19. Well if you don't like it how it is, what have you got to lose? If it was me, and I don't like to go to a big effort, I'd cover it with a vinyl checked oil cloth and call it good! Once I did that, but instead of letting it hang down, I cut it to size, then stapled the oil cloth underneath the lip of the table tightly. It looked pretty good I thought. Easy to wipe down too.
    Brenda

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  20. Can't wait to see how it turns out! The inspiration pictures are beautiful. I like the chippy white with old wood showing through. Fingers crossed yours works how you envision it!
    Hugs, Cecilia

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  21. I think whatever you do Kris, it will be great! This sounds like a fairly easy method and am anxious to see the results. I think it looks great the way it is though.. but I do like the effect too of a little white wash. Love the swing too and can see it go through all of the seasons! xoxo Marilyn

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  22. Let me try this again.

    I tried this morning. I love the old candle trick. Okd tricks still do the trick


    I can't wait to see this.

    That camera shot of the swing, swoon worthy.

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  23. Can't wait to see your table finished!!! Have fun!
    Kathleen

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  24. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I love whitewash things. I need to redo my living room or might I say, add too. Need to get some inspiration from Pinterest. I hope that you have a wonderful week Kris. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  25. The entrance looks so pretty with your new swing. As for the table, I'd be terrified of ruining it, but my money is on you, Kris, that it will be a fantastic transformation. The inspiration photos are great!

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  26. I always wonder who the first person was that tried rubbing a candle on wood to get that look. It definitely creates a great shabby chic look. xo Laura

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  27. Kris, I have never heard of the candle method. I am about to read your last post and see how it turned out. I am sorry I am behind in commenting.

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