The stairs add a pretty pop of blue.
White wash wood stairs.
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.
Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean.
The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror.
Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain.
Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge.
The mirror was also a thrift store score.
The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain.
The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
Use a dry rag to remove any streaks.
I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.
Ok on to the tutorial.
Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood.
Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish.
Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs.
Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess.
They are all really easy quick and fun.
Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed.
Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old.
There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture.
White or clear wax candle.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.
Brush don t roll the white paint with.
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The wall color is benjamin moore linen white.
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.
Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain.
Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.
Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
It s also an excellent way to update used furniture.
I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white.
Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs.
I love this pallet it is a large.
Water optional technique 2 paint and wax.
It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain.