Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
Whitewash wood floor stain.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
After you have one section.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining and natural beauty of the wood.
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.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
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While the floor is still wet you can use a cloth to rub the whitewash into the wood.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
These floors give a light fresh and airy look for coastal decor contemporary modern farmhouse scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles.
Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Make sure you apply an even pressure across the surface to get the best results.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
We recommend a water based matte or satin polyurethane finish on whitewashed or white stained floors.
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.
Use it as a white wash stain.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
Results after the first whitewash application.
Apply the whitewash in long thin strokes across your wood floor panels.
If they have no permanent topcoat the finish of white pigment stained or whitewashed floors.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.