It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house.
White wash wood stairs.
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It s also an excellent way to update used furniture.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.
The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain.
Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.
Ok on to the tutorial.
The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood.
They are all really easy quick and fun.
Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge.
The wall color is benjamin moore linen white.
I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.
Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture.
Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood.
Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs.
Brush don t roll the white paint with.
The mirror was also a thrift store score.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
I love this pallet it is a large.
Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.
Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish.
Water optional technique 2 paint and wax.
Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain.
Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs.
The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror.
The stairs add a pretty pop of blue.
I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white.
Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed.
So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home.
It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain.
Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean.
White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs.
How to whitewash wood ceilings and walls optional stain your wood a medium brown to bring out the grain and knots we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker.
Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step.
Use a dry rag to remove any streaks.