# How to Paint Moldings to Look Like Wood
Things You'll Need
- Primer
- Brown glaze
- Medium paintbrush
- Small paintbrush
- Clear glaze
- Dark glaze
- Varnish
Instructions
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Apply two layers of primer to the molding, allowing each coat to dry. This will allow paint to adhere to the surface.
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Apply a thin layer of brown glaze, using a small paintbrush.
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Engrain vertical lines on the surface of the molding by brushing the glaze with a clean and dry paintbrush.
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Coat the surface with a thin layer of clear glaze and allow it to dry for 15 minutes.
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Paint wood grain lines onto the surface using a thin paint brush and tinted glaze. Mimic real wood grain. Start with an oval shape as the "heart" of the wood and add vertical lines to complete the look.
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Brush the surface lightly with a clean brush. This will soften the glaze and make it look like real wood.
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Apply a final layer of dark glaze to dull the overall color.
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Apply a thin layer of varnish to protect your faux wood.
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