Results after the first whitewash application.
Whitewash wood floor stain.
Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
Work in a well ventilated area and wear gloves throughout the entire process from stripping to applying the protective finish.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
We recommend a water based matte or satin polyurethane finish on whitewashed or white stained floors.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
Apply the whitewash in long thin strokes across your wood floor panels.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
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.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
The paint adds texture and depth.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
Make sure you apply an even pressure across the surface to get the best results.
Use it as a white wash stain.
If they have no permanent topcoat the finish of white pigment stained or whitewashed floors.
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The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining and natural beauty of the wood.
After you have one section.
Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
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This will help the whitewash to bond with the wood panels.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
While the floor is still wet you can use a cloth to rub the whitewash into the wood.