How Do You Distress a Dining Room Table?

Distressing turns a plain dining table into something with character, and it hides everyday marks rather than showing them. This guide walks through the full process: choosing a table that will take the technique, degreasing and keying the existing finish, applying a base coat, and using either the candle wax resist method or straightforward sanding back to reveal the layer beneath. It explains where real wear naturally occurs so the result reads as aged rather than artificial, how to add physical marks without overdoing them, and which sealant to use for a surface that faces daily meals. There is also advice on placing a distressed table within a contemporary British room so it warms the space instead of fighting it....