All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.
White wash wood floor paint.
Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.
Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.
The beauty of white wash vs white paint is that the wood grain shows through and adds a richness to the finished piece.
I already did it in our guest bathroom and shared how i did it here.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight rub the candle on it.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove.
So when i had to do something with our master closet floor i reached for my trusty white porch and floor paint so i could end up with this.
The beauty of this weathered wood finish is that you can truly embrace any imperfections that your piece of furniture may or may not have.
Use a clear or white candle along the surface of the wood.
We choose to do a whitewash that will show the beautiful wood grain.
The first coat of whitewash creates a soft rustic white wash wood stain look.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Always go with the grain of the wood.
Now that our new floor is in we need to put a nice finish on it.
But hey i ll take what i can get.
A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash.
That being the case it s critical that you remove as much of any existing finish be it paint stain or.
However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative.
As much as possible rub the wax in random motions over the surface of the wood.
Whitewashing works best on raw wood.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
But for very rough wood you may use a light sanding only.
It has a bit of farmhouse and a bit of beachy.
Results after the first whitewash application.
Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface.
Remove the existing finish from the wood.
There are many products on the market that you can use to whitewash wood floors.
Technique 2 paint and wax.
We show you how to do.
The paint adds texture and depth.
This isn t my first rodeo with white painted wood floors.