Supply List:

• 13     1″ x 6″ x 72″  Blue Stain Pine T&G Siding ($3.92 each / Home Depot)
• 6       1″ x 4″ x 96″  Select Pine Boards
• 6       1″ x 2″ x 96″  Select Pine Boards
• 1.25″ Finishing Nails
• 8 x 1.25″ Gold FIN/Trim Head Screws (T-10 Star Bit Included / Home Depot)
• Wood Glue
• Tape Measure
• Jigsaw
• Sander
• Sand Paper
• 45 Deg. Chop Saw (optional)
• White Vinegar
• Steel Wool
• 2 Mason Jars with Lids
• Water
• Gloves
• Paint Brush

Achieve the perfect Barn Wood Stain and skip the harsh chemicals. Fill a mason jar with white vinegar and add one steel wool sponge. Close the lid and wait 24-48 hours. Over time the vinegar will break down the steel wool fibers and the liquid will become a rusty orange color.

In the second mason jar, fill the container with 1 part water, 1 part rusty vinegar solution. Make sure to wear gloves and remove all jewelry. Apply the solution to the wood with a paintbrush. Repeat until the desired color is achieved.

This process is called Wood Oxidizing. Not only does it look beautiful, but it also creates a protective water resistant seal on the wood.

The trick, that you might not read on other blogs, is to mix in water. This creates a beautiful grayish brown finish and is a useful tool for controlling the stain color.