White floors do not work well with reddish woods e g.
Whitewash oak hardwood floors.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
My floors are done and while whitewashing red oak hardwood floors is a huge job i think it was very well worth the effort and hard work.
We own a hardwood refinishing company and we would always recommend white oak for a white washed floor.
Here s a look at what the whitewashed area looks like compared to the natural red oak floor during the whitewashing process.
My studio is so light and bright and i don t think it would look like that with dark stained floors.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
I finished the floors last night so i couldn t walk on them to take pictures until this morning.
The paint adds texture and depth.
Because water based stain dries ridiculously fast we had to work pretty quickly.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining and natural beauty of the wood.
These floors give a light fresh and airy look for coastal decor contemporary modern farmhouse scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles.
Occasionally you ll find some with ash or hickory.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
Most whitewashed floors work best with american canadian hardwoods such as oak especially white oak maple and birch.
But since you already have the red oak it was a good idea to tone down the pink with green.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.