We recommend a water based matte or satin polyurethane finish on whitewashed or white stained floors.
Whitewash wood floor stain.
Make sure you apply an even pressure across the surface to get the best results.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Work in a well ventilated area and wear gloves throughout the entire process from stripping to applying the protective finish.
Use it as a white wash stain.
If they have no permanent topcoat the finish of white pigment stained or whitewashed floors.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
Apply the whitewash in long thin strokes across your wood floor panels.
The paint adds texture and depth.
The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining and natural beauty of the wood.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
Results after the first whitewash application.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
This will help the whitewash to bond with the wood panels.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
After you have one section.
Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old 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.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
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Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.