How to Faux Wood Grain a Chair

Wood gives a look of organic solidity to any piece of furniture. Applying a faux wood finish allows you to instill the rustic charm of wood to any man-made furniture piece; for example, if you have a plastic or metal chair, you can give it the warm hue and grain pattern of wood in just an afternoon.

All-purpose cleaner
Lint-free cloth
Newspaper or drop cloth
Oil-based cream-colored spray paint
Wood-grain stencils
Painter's tape
Oil-based dark brown spray paint
Clear polyurethane

Instructions

- 1
  Spray the chair with an all-purpose cleaner. Wipe it down with a lint-free cloth. Allow it to air dry completely.
- 2
  Take the chair outside or to an extremely well-ventilated area. Place a newspaper or drop cloth over your work area.
- 3
  Spray the chair with a cream- or honey-colored oil-based spray paint. Allow the spray paint to dry overnight.
- 4
  Tape stencils in the pattern of wood grain to the chair, holding them in place with painter's tape. Select a dark brown color of oil-based spray paint and spray the stencils in place. Remove the painter's tape and allow the darker paint to dry overnight.
- 5
  Spray the chair with a clear polyurethane finish, covering the chair with even back and forth movements. Give it 24 hours to dry.

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