11+ How To Distress Wood With White Paint Background. You can find distressed white wood with knot holes and streaks of varying color or white wood that is somewhat warped. Here's how to paint it.
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If you want to distress wood with paint, sand the surface lightly so it will absorb the paint better. The idea is that you rub the boards with white vinegar using steel wool to give the cedar a greyish silver. This technique is similar to using vaseline to make your paint look weathered, distressed and shabby chic. Ultimately, it makes no sense to paint with expensive paint for furniture.