White Wash Wood Floor Paint

But hey i ll take what i can get.

White wash wood floor paint.

That being the case it s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish be it paint stain or. It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy. We show you how to do. To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.

The paint adds texture and depth. Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors. There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors. We choose to do a whitewash that will show the beautiful wood grain.

Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes. I already did it in our guest bathroom and shared how i did it here. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.

Use a clear or white candle along the surface of the wood. 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. As much as possible rub the wax in random motions over the surface of the wood.

Results after the first whitewash application. 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. The stain will be the floor s core color. Whitewashing works best on raw wood.

All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water. Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove. A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash. This isn t my first rodeo with white painted wood floors.

Now that our new floor is in we need to put a nice finish on it. Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. Technique 2 paint and wax. However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative.

Always go with the grain of the wood. If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight rub the candle on it. The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look. The beauty of white wash vs white paint is that the wood grain shows through and adds a richness to the finished piece.

But for very rough wood you may use a light sanding only.