Faux Burl Wood

Michael Boudreault of Artisan Rooms demonstrates the step by step process of creating a realistic burlwood finish. Products used are: Spanish Oak gel stain. A faux burl finish takes the techniques from general faux wood graining and gives them a complex, high-end look.

Burled wood, or burl wood as it is sometimes called, is an irregular growth on a tree that, when sliced, shows no specific grain direction. Some of the world's most beautiful wood grain originates in burls, the lumpy growths that develop on the trunks of many tree species. The rich colors, complex grain patterns punctuated with darker knots and relative scarcity -- all make burl wood a sought-after and expensive material.

You don't need any special art training to paint your own faux burl effect on furniture, accessories or. How To Create A Faux Burl Wood Jump to Latest 41K views 26 replies 6 participants last post by michael tust Aug 31, 2012 M. A round up of the best burl wood furniture + how to refinish burl wood veneer on a dresser makeover to remove scratches and restore color.

Today, most burl wood furniture on the market is burl wood veneer as the actual sizes of burls make it difficult to produce large, solid pieces. Because of its uniqueness and rarity, real burl wood veneer pieces can cost a pretty penny. But you can bring the groovy 1970s look to a basic IKEA KALLAX with a little clever DIY and just a few tools.

Check out our faux burl wood selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our boxes & bins shops. In reality, pieces of burled wood rarely measure larger than 12" x 24", so keep that in mind if you have a large area to cover. You might want to tape out sections to mimic a veneer or inlay.

I finally found the perfect piece, I link to it below. But first, take a look at the faux burl wood tray I created with two colors of acrylic paint and a spray painted gloss finish. Last week I wrote about burl wood trending again and attempted a similar look with paint on a smaller scale, creating this faux burl wood painted tray, I love it!

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