Comments on: The Best Stain for Weathered Wood Look https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/ Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More! Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 By: KNittii https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-20256 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-20256 In reply to Ginger Brown.

I have the same question. I hope someone answers it for you đŸ™‚

]]> By: Ginger Brown https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-17992 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-17992 I tried using water based polyurethane but the finished product does not look the same as the original did before the poly. Any suggestions ? The original distressed wood look I achieved looks great but I am disappointed in how the polyurethane makes it looks. These are pantry shelves so they really should be protected

]]> By: Bill Eckert https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-15250 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-15250 I think I’m going to go through a lot of vinegar…This information is priceless. I’m intrigued with the idea of using different elements like rusty metals, steel wool, and different kinds of vinegars. to achieve custom colors and shades. Thank you.

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-1296 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-1296 In reply to Kathy.

Hey Kathy!
Yep I would put 3 coats of water based poly on it to protect it.

]]> By: Kathy https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-1294 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-1294 In reply to Gaston.

Did you do any kind of protective coating to protect the surface from moisture rings?

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-1084 In reply to Bridget.

That would be a great project! I would just recommend trying out the stain on the wood first so you know what it’s going to do. It will look different depending on the type of wood.

]]> By: Bridget https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-1066 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-1066 I would like to try this for my shiplap walls. Have you receied any other feedback since you published this?

]]> By: Gaston https://arayofsunlight.com/how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-914 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//how-to-get-a-barn-wood-finish/#comment-914 That’s brilliant. I wonder what would happen with a bit of paint in it.

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