Work in a well ventilated area and wear gloves throughout the entire process from stripping to applying the protective finish.
Whitewash wood floor stain.
The paint adds texture and depth.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
This will help the whitewash to bond with the wood panels.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
Results after the first whitewash application.
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To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.
We recommend a water based matte or satin polyurethane finish on whitewashed or white stained floors.
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 this weathered wood finish is that you can truly embrace any imperfections that your piece of furniture may or may not have.
After you have one section.
These floors give a light fresh and airy look for coastal decor contemporary modern farmhouse scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
While the floor is still wet you can use a cloth to rub the whitewash into the wood.
Apply the whitewash in long thin strokes across your wood floor panels.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
Use it as a white wash stain.
Make sure you apply an even pressure across the surface to get the best results.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.