how do i give texture to a wooden surface?

Question

i have a plain surface of wood and i need to give it a physical texture that would change the physical feel of the surface. ive already tried hammering it to make something like bumps. i need urgent answers.

Answer 1

Without knowing the purpose, certainly many answers here will be valid.

Hammering suggests a general distressed look, as well as FEEL, though I can't imagine that feeling it is much of a big deal.

There are so many options in this, rough sanding/belt sander; a grinder; scraping the grain with a knife,screwdriver, etc.; chisel;

I'm curious to know what the eventual use is meant to be.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

The answer could be as simple as making it wet and letting the wood swell up the grain of the wood. if you realy need alot of texture, beat it with a chain. this is how alot of distressed wood is done. depending on the type of wood. pine will swell easy but hard woods wont as easy. if the look is not important, try a spray texture or textured paint.

Answer 3

Use a palm sander for a nice smooth surface . Use a hammer and chizzle for a grooved rough surface.

Answer 4

burn it with a torch then use a wire brush to remove the burned wood , the summer growth rings are softer and will recess faster than the winter rings it makes for a real cool texture

Answer 5

sprinkle on a fine grained sand and then use a spray on clear coat of polyurethane to glue the sand to the surface.

Answer 6

My kids like to use a fork to destroy the dining room table

Answer 7

careful burn with propane torch + wire brushing will remove softer parts of woodgrain.
fire extinguisher?