Distressing brush technique
Graning, antiquing & distressing wood
Distressing machines and brushes for aging wood
Distressing, also referred to as aging or brushing, is a production process that gives the surface depth and texture. Traditionally, steel wire brushes with a wire thickness of 0.20 and 0.38 mm are used for this (wire brushing). However, these brushes do not differentiate between hard and soft grain in the wood.
If you would prefer to use the latest technology, we recommend nylon abrasive 46 grit brushes. These brushes give a much more attractive appearance, carefully removing only the soft grain to create the desired rustic “old “ surface.
Options distressing brushes
Distressing brushes are supplied either with a fixed shaft and core or with a core and shaft hole to fit your machine. Working widths range from 50 to 1300 mm with a diameter of 160 mm or more (200 to 220 mm are the most widely used).
46 or 60 grit is the most suitable option for the nylon abrasive brushes, but we offer the option of 80 or 120 grit as well. For the steel wire filaments, a thickness of between 0.20 and 0.38 mm is used.
