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White wash wood stairs.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step.
Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood.
I love this pallet it is a large.
The stairs add a pretty pop of blue.
Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.
It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house.
Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs.
Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain.
Brush don t roll the white paint with.
You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.
I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean.
Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge.
There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture.
Use a dry rag to remove any streaks.
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Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Water optional technique 2 paint and wax.
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.
The mirror was also a thrift store score.
The wall color is benjamin moore linen white.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look.
It s also an excellent way to update used furniture.
So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home.
Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old.
The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain.
Ok on to the tutorial.
Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish.
The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood.
Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs.
Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain.
They are all really easy quick and fun.
White or clear wax candle.
Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.
Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs.
Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.
Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed.