Here’s how I did it: +scuff sand with 150 grit +vacuum/wipe away dust to prep for primer +apply 3 coats of Zinnser bullseye 1 - 2 -3 primer tinted in the color turbo tan (this will give you a wood colored base) + sand lightly with 320 grit before third coat of primer +apply two coats of my Retique It pickled oak gel stain +drag the the whisk broom across lightly to create grain +apply one coat of the minwax aged oak gel stain and wipe away with paper towels making sure to blend in any steaks +apply two coats of minwax poly top coat in clear satin with Thats how I turned $50 into $425 without tools or a garage!