To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
Whitewash wood floor stain.
If they have no permanent topcoat the finish of white pigment stained or whitewashed floors.
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.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
We recommend a water based matte or satin polyurethane finish on whitewashed or white stained floors.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old 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.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
These floors give a light fresh and airy look for coastal decor contemporary modern farmhouse scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
This will help the whitewash to bond with the wood panels.
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Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
The paint adds texture and depth.
While the floor is still wet you can use a cloth to rub the whitewash into the wood.
The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining and natural beauty of the wood.
Use it as a white wash stain.
No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
Make sure you apply an even pressure across the surface to get the best results.
After you have one section.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Results after the first whitewash application.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
Always go with the grain of the wood.