Supplies

The wall surrounding Barbara's wet bar may appear to be crumbling from age, but it's actually covered with a finish applied with a crumbly mixture thrown or pressed into the plaster.

A synthetic stippling brush works the dark brown glaze into the crevices; the excess is rubbed off with a soft cloth to create the weathered look.

"This is a good finish because it has a waxed top coat on it that prevents water and splashes from penetrating into it," Barbara says.

Learn more about creating this finish below.

• AquaBond: Off White, or oil-base primer
• Paint roller
• SandStone
• Stainless-steel trowel
• PlasterTex
• Whizz fabric roller
• Lime Slag
• AquaCreme
• AquaColors: Earth Brown and Autumn Brown
• 220-grit sandpaper
• Spray bottle with water
• Synthetic stippling brush
• Terry-cloth shop towels