Whitewash Floor Paint

Mix equal parts paint and water until the paint is semi transparent.

Whitewash floor paint.

Apply in the same way i show below. Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. Catherine sandin original photo on houzz.

Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain wiping gently with the grain. Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done. When i first thought about what paint i was going to use to whitewash the brick floor i looked into using porch and floor paint kilz primer and also white chalk paint. The paint adds texture and depth.

Apply the white stain with a brush. Chat with a painting professional about more techniques white wash 5. If using latex paint or chalk paint. The best type of paint for this job is a latex water based paint.

Trust us this weekend project is worth the effort. However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative. A sanded finish looks great on garden furniture and cabinets. Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot.

To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint. Add more water because thinning the paint allows the wood grain to show through after you apply the white paint. Second and equally as important if you add paint to the floor it will seep through the cracks of the wood between the planks and will live there permanently. A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash.

There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors. Yes this paint will not sand out the next time you refinish the floors nor the time after that nor the time after that. Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine. Water the paint down first.

Always go with the grain of the wood. Thin whitewash paint will not seal or protect surfaces so add a glaze or wood sealer for a glazed finish. After you have one section. All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.