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