How To Whitewash Wood

The first go around left more of a gray wood stain appearance which is beautiful but I want a bit more white.

How to whitewash wood. You want the surface to be nearly dry to the touch not soggy and wet. The most popular ways to whitewash wood. Remember you can always go back and add more paint if you decide you want a darker white.

Another one of my Minute Methods to show you how to whitewash wood in under 2 minutes. Mix white latex paint with water in a 11 ratio which will give you a nice transparent look. Whitewashing wood is incredibly quick and easy to do and the look can be achieved on any type of wood - pine oak palette wood and even stained wood.

Also the process of fixing any mistakes or sloppy sections is straightforward. Allow your wood to dry for about 24 hours. Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.

The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example. While true whitewash pretty much takes care of itself faux whitewash requires tweaks with the spray bottle and rags. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.

I usually stain the wood because I like how it highlights the variations in the wood and those will somewhat show through the whitewash as well. Add more paint for a less transparent finish. Whitewash wood furniture has a unique appearance and aesthetic that is versatile.

It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy. Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings and gives a piece of wooden furniture a simple elegance.