White Wash Wood Stairs

Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean.

White wash wood stairs.

Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess. The mirror was also a thrift store score. The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror. Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.

Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors. It s also an excellent way to update used furniture. It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house. See more ideas about white wash wood floors white wash house design.

The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood. Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface. Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish. I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.

Ok on to the tutorial. White or clear wax candle. Use a dry rag to remove any streaks. Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor.

Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge. Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store. How to whitewash wood ceilings and walls optional stain your wood a medium brown to bring out the grain and knots we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker. Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood.

It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain. Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs. The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain. I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white.

Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs. Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain. Water optional technique 2 paint and wax. Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.

Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed. So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home. Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs. They are all really easy quick and fun.

Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes. Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain. Brush don t roll the white paint with. I love this pallet it is a large.

White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look. The wall color is benjamin moore linen white. You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain. There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture.