That being the case it s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish be it paint stain or.
White wash wood floor paint.
Use a clear or white candle along the surface of the wood.
Technique 2 paint and wax.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
The beauty of white wash vs white paint is that the wood grain shows through and adds a richness to the finished piece.
Remove the existing finish from the wood.
Results after the first whitewash application.
All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
But hey i ll take what i can get.
A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
The paint adds texture and depth.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors.
The beauty of this weathered wood finish is that you can truly embrace any imperfections that your piece of furniture may or may not have.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
Now that our new floor is in we need to put a nice finish on it.
However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative.
We choose to do a whitewash that will show the beautiful wood grain.
So when i had to do something with our master closet floor i reached for my trusty white porch and floor paint so i could end up with this.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
As much as possible rub the wax in random motions over the surface of the wood.
But for very rough wood you may use a light sanding only.
If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight rub the candle on it.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
This isn t my first rodeo with white painted wood floors.
We show you how to do.
Whitewashing works best on raw wood.
I already did it in our guest bathroom and shared how i did it here.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove.