Weathering Technics

[Glasetj]

I was experimenting with a few weathering possibilities for the deck. I took four planks and painted the edges with Judea bitumen. the paint seeped onto the surface of the plank by mistake but i continued to put a satin finish on then and once dye wiped on and off Judea bitumen again. Where the edge paint seeped onto the front of the planks made a realistic look to the weathering of the wood. Has other builders try this? Is this a common technic?

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Sometimes, rarely, a mistake like this turns out to be a desired feature. You are most fortunate. The effect looks like a real tar stain from deck sealing maintenance.

 

[Glasetj]

Let’s see if i can knowingly reproduce it.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Let’s see if i can knowingly reproduce it.

That's the trick, isn't it? You don't want it on very many planks, just the occasional one to make the deck look aged.