Whitewash Floor Paint

All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.

Whitewash floor paint.

Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot. The stain will be the floor s core color. 1 part paint to 3 parts water and mix well. Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine.

However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative. There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors. Always go with the grain of the wood. To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.

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. Apply the white stain with a brush. Thin whitewash paint will not seal or protect surfaces so add a glaze or wood sealer for a glazed finish. Chat with a painting professional about more techniques white wash 5.

Mix equal parts paint and water until the paint is semi transparent. After you have one section. A sanded finish looks great on garden furniture and cabinets. When you use a whitewash you must use a water based.

Trust us this weekend project is worth the effort. If using latex paint or chalk paint. Catherine sandin original photo on houzz. The best type of paint for this job is a latex water based paint.

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. A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash. Water the paint down first.

Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. The paint adds texture and depth. Apply in the same way i show below. 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.