The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
White wash wood floor paint.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
This isn t my first rodeo with white painted wood floors.
Use a clear or white candle along the surface of the wood.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
Technique 2 paint and wax.
I already did it in our guest bathroom and shared how i did it here.
That being the case it s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish be it paint stain or.
We show you how to do.
However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative.
Remove the existing finish from the wood.
The paint adds texture and depth.
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.
As much as possible rub the wax in random motions over the surface of the wood.
Now that our new floor is in we need to put a nice finish on it.
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.
Whitewashing works best on raw wood.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash.
All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
But for very rough wood you may use a light sanding only.
If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight rub the candle on it.
The beauty of white wash vs white paint is that the wood grain shows through and adds a richness to the finished piece.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove.
But hey i ll take what i can get.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
So when i had to do something with our master closet floor i reached for my trusty white porch and floor paint so i could end up with this.