Crackle—cracks in paint simulate the aging of a painted surface

Splatter—dark paint tops light or light tops dark to give a spattered look

Wormholing—random small holes throughout the wood mimic holes left by boring worms or larvae

Distressing—cracks, dents and nicks give the appearance of aged wood

Rounded corners—corners and edges are sanded before finishing for an antiquated look

Rub through—edges, crested areas and corners are sanded to reveal base color
 

Cow tails—splatter marks are applied that resemble the comma shape of the flick of a cow’s tail
 

Chaining—indentations are made that simulate wear and tear over time
 

Rasping—done with a rasp, the edges have filed scarring