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