b'creative Resene Colorwood can be used on walls and flooring buteffect.Allowthestaintodry1 2 interiorget also on furniture and toys. Two popular traditional stained effects you may wish to try are distressing and two-tone:distressing Createavintagetimewornlookonfurnitureusingthe distressing technique. Apply Resene Colorwood and allow it to dry completely. Remove the stain from selected areas, usually edges and corners, using p180-p220 grit sandpaper.completely,andto remove any surface imperfections and wipe This allows the wood to show through the colour to simulatethen apply your clear topcoat. This effect worksclean before applying Resene Colorwood.wear and tear. Finish by sealing the entire surface with a clearparticularly well with two similar colours. For aDampen the surface by spraying a light mist coat, such as Resene Aquaclear. more dramatic result, allow the first colour to dryof clean water onto the surface to reduce the before applying the second colour or distress theabsorbencyoftheboard.AddReseneHot two-tone effect stain by sanding lightly along the grain beforeWeather Additive to slow drying if required. applying a clear coat. This effect works well onPlan your staining process. Resene ColorwoodResene Colorwood stains can be layered to produce excitingwalls and furniture such as headboards.should remain wet before wiping off the excess. and unique results much like a colourwash effect. To createYou can also use this technique to replicate aAllow the product to stay on the surface for this effect, first, apply a base colour of Resene Colorwoodpickling effect - simply apply one of the lighterapproximatelyfiveminutesbeforewiping. stain and wipe off any excess. Immediately feather on aResene Colorwood stains such as Resene NaturalEnsure the stain is applied evenly - the longerResene second Resene Colorwood colour and wipe down carefully.the stain is left on the surface, the deeper theHalf New Denim Bluefollowed by a coat of Resene Rock Salt. Wipe off Add additional Resene Colorwood colours for a multi-tonethe excess stain, leaving touches of the lightercolour will be. Take care to avoid lap marks asAbove: If your walls are painted but you want stain behind to soften the base colour. Vary thethese will make your finish look uneven. the look of wood, why not create a ply art wall? Plywood and wine box shelves stained in Resene contrast colours to suit your colour palette. thesurfaceusingacleanclothtoUluru, Resene Nutmeg, Resene Driftwood, Resene Wipe Left: Create a watercolour-style featureReseneremove excess stain and have extra clothsLimed Gum and Resene Walnut. Back wall in Resene by layering several Resene ColorwoodEighth Stonehengehandy to replace saturated cloths. Ruck N Maul (try Resene Midnight Moss) and cork stains and whitewash, applying the stainReseneapplication tips tile floor stained with Resene Colorwood Walnutusing a rag. Wall in Resene ColorwoodNeutral Bay LeaveReseneColorwoodtodrybefore Riverstone, Resene Colorwood SilveredAsReseneColorwoodissemi-transparent,overcoating with a clear Resene finish. Interiorand protected with Resene Qristal ClearFloor.Resene Grey, Resene Colorwood Skywater andRhino any marks and stains on the timber will showstains left uncoated have no resistance to marksReseneResene Resene Colorwood Whitewash. FlooringResenethrough. Sand new wood following the grainsuch as watermarks or coffee cup stains. ColorwoodColorwoodin Resene Eighth Stonehenge, sideboardNew Denim Blue Whitewash Uluruin Resene Half New Denim Blue and vasesReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneResene and ornaments in Resene Neutral Bay,Midnight Moss ColorwoodColorwoodColorwoodColorwood Colorwood ColorwoodColorwood Resene New Denim Blue and Resene Rhino. Nutmeg Walnut Limed Gum Skywater Silvered Grey Riverstone Driftwood38| |39'