Whitewash Paint For Wood
Itll give you light coverage.
Whitewash paint for wood. Traditional whitewash is made by mixing powdered lime with water and provides a paint or sealant that is non-toxic and safe for animals. Unlike chalk paintsa coating that produces a similar looktraditional whitewash does not require purchasing from pricey specialty retailers. Frankly any type of water-based paint would do.
Apply the paint solution in the direction of the grain with a paintbrush or lint free cloth. Unlike some other wood treatments whitewashing is clean fast safe and inexpensive. 1 part white paint to 1 part water.
You can learn how to whitewash wood quite easily. The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example. Mix white paint with water.
You can get some online HERE. Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes. Whitewash paint for wood.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove. Before the applied whitewash dries you need to use a clean rag to rub the applied whitewash according to the wood. For this project we are using Fluff by Dixie Belle.
Ok on to the tutorial. The paint will just glide along the surface and wont penetrate any of the wood which is what gives it that weathered look. Brush dont roll the white paint with.