Regardless of the wood type the key to a successful whitewash is thoroughly preparing the wood and allowing for sufficient drying time of the stain and protective coat.
White washed pine cabinets.
Apply the white stain with a brush.
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If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
Whitewashed wood has that unique color and appearance.
To do this it would be necessary to strip the pine and depending on whether the varnish shellac comes off evenly to lightly sand.
Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot.
Certain wood types like pine are better suited to whitewashing techniques but cabinets made of oak can also be whitewashed through a process called pickling.
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The pale golden color and generous sprinkling of open knots give knotty pine its distinctive and well loved look.
Back in the day natural woods were whitewashed with a lime solution to keep furniture and home building planks and boards safe from insects.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
In my case the pine was new.
Used regular benjamin moore white paint but it should not be dead white.
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It s a great look.
My former dining room was paneled with pine and whitewashed.
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Furniture that is whitewashed is considered chic and rustic.
Today s whitewashing materials are less caustic giving you old fashioned character with up to the minute convenience.
Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine.