Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean.
White wash wood stairs.
It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain.
Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step.
Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs.
White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look.
Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs.
It s also an excellent way to update used furniture.
Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood.
The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood.
I love this pallet it is a large.
Ok on to the tutorial.
They are all really easy quick and fun.
Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish.
There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture.
Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.
Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain.
Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
The wall color is benjamin moore linen white.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
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The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
The stairs add a pretty pop of blue.
White or clear wax candle.
Brush don t roll the white paint with.
I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white.
The mirror was also a thrift store score.
The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror.
Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed.
It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house.
Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.
Water optional technique 2 paint and wax.
How to whitewash wood ceilings and walls optional stain your wood a medium brown to bring out the grain and knots we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess.
You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.
Use a dry rag to remove any streaks.
Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.