How Do You Whitewash Wood
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
How do you whitewash wood. Work in small sections because whitewash dries quickly. Why pine is the best choice for a whitewashed wood and 2 DIY techniques to help you get that beautiful whitewashed wood look for your home and projectsI LO. Apply thin coats for the best results.
GIVEAWAY - Everyone who subscribes to my channel And LIKES and COMMENTS on my most current video is entered to win 100 in FREE Furniture Finishing Products. The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look. About two parts paint to one part water.
Apply the whitewash to wood with a sponge brush working in smooth even strokes and always in the same direction. It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
While true whitewash pretty much takes care of itself faux whitewash requires tweaks with the spray bottle and rags. Finish by wiping away the faux whitewash with the rags. If you have an area of thick paint hit it with a quick spray to thin it down then wipe it with the brush.
Allow the paint to dry completely and then add more coats until you reach your desired look. Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint. Apply the whitewash in long thin strokes across your wood floor panels.
Leave about a 6-inch gap to the edge of the pre-moistened surface. Before beginning this project I snapped a picture of the pallet. Learn how to do a whitewash paint in todays video.