Whitewash Wood Stain
Repeat with another 1-2 layers if you want it to look more white.
Whitewash wood stain. Check out the final product here. From all the woods available like oak maple mahogany etc pine is the best choice to create a whitewash effect. Regardless of what trends come and go whitewashing and pickling have always been go-to ways to add rustic cozy charm to a space.
For a high traffic area such as a floor apply a matte or high gloss polyurethane over the whitewash after the stain has dried. Whitewashing pine using wax or gel stain What wood is best for whitewashing. Apply the white stain with a brush.
And if you prefer the look of weathered wood but dont want it to be white then I have the perfect option for you. It does not have the offensive lingering odor of oil-based stains and paints. Instead make it completely your own.
Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot. Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain -- wiping gently with the grain. Results After the First Whitewash Application.
You can learn how to whitewash wood quite easily. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream. My favorite stain color is a dark mahogany but any stain color will work they will each just give a slightly different color to the finished whitewash.
It is an oil based wood finish. Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface. Technique 1 Paint and Water.