White Wash Wood Stairs

You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.

White wash wood stairs.

Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean. Ok on to the tutorial. The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood. 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.

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. White or clear wax candle. Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.

Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old. Use a dry rag to remove any streaks. The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror. Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess.

It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house. Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store. Water optional technique 2 paint and wax. It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain.

The stairs add a pretty pop of blue. Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs. It s also an excellent way to update used furniture. Brush don t roll the white paint with.

Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish. The wall color is benjamin moore linen white. Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs.

White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look. The mirror was also a thrift store score. There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture. I love this pallet it is a large.

So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home. Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface. Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge. Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.

Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood. They are all really easy quick and fun. The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain. Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed.

Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint. I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white. Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step. See more ideas about white wash wood floors white wash house design.