But hey i ll take what i can get.
White wash wood floor paint.
Remove the existing finish from the wood.
The beauty of white wash vs white paint is that the wood grain shows through and adds a richness to the finished piece.
We choose to do a whitewash that will show the beautiful wood grain.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
The paint adds texture and depth.
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.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
Technique 2 paint and wax.
As much as possible rub the wax in random motions over the surface of the wood.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight rub the candle on it.
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.
There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors.
However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative.
That being the case it s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish be it paint stain or.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
Use a clear or white candle along the surface of the wood.
I already did it in our guest bathroom and shared how i did it here.
Whitewashing works best on raw wood.
This isn t my first rodeo with white painted wood floors.
But for very rough wood you may use a light sanding only.
Results after the first whitewash application.