Whitewash Floor Paint

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Whitewash floor paint.

Second and equally as important if you add paint to the floor it will seep through the cracks of the wood between the planks and will live there permanently. Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. When i first thought about what paint i was going to use to whitewash the brick floor i looked into using porch and floor paint kilz primer and also white chalk paint. Water the paint down first.

The best type of paint for this job is a latex water based paint. When you use a whitewash you must use a water based. Apply in the same way i show below. If using latex paint or chalk paint.

Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain wiping gently with the grain. Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine. There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors. Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.

To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint. Apply the white stain with a brush. The paint adds texture and depth. All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.

A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash. Trust us this weekend project is worth the effort. Mix equal parts paint and water until the paint is semi transparent. The stain will be the floor s core color.

Always go with the grain of the wood. A sanded finish looks great on garden furniture and cabinets. Yes this paint will not sand out the next time you refinish the floors nor the time after that nor the time after that. 1 part paint to 3 parts water and mix well.

However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative. Catherine sandin original photo on houzz. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. After you have one section.