White Wash Wood Stairs

The mirror was also a thrift store score.

White wash wood stairs.

The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood. I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white. Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood. The wall color is benjamin moore linen white.

Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain. Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge. I love this pallet it is a large. You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.

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. Water optional technique 2 paint and wax. Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old. White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look.

Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean. So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home. Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain. It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain.

There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture. Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface. Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed. Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.

I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white. See more ideas about white wash wood floors white wash house design. Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs. The stairs add a pretty pop of blue.

Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor. Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess. Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs. The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror.

Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs. It s also an excellent way to update used furniture. Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint. Oct 18 2018 white wash wood floors.

White or clear wax candle. 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. Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step.

Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish. The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain. Ok on to the tutorial. Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.