White Washed Pine Floors

There are 2 basic ways to get a whitewashed look on hardwood floors pending on how white vs.

White washed pine floors. Whitewashing is closer in technique to staining than to painting. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream. Occasionally you ll find some with ash or hickory. This is much whiter than the white stain options from minwax pickled oak and duraseal country white.

For anyone who s used pine before you may already know that pine is not a hardwood. Wash with gentle soap and water. Use it as a white wash stain. Dilute the paint of choice with water.

Use a white stain the best white stain we ve found is bona white. I had better control of the color when i took the time to whitewash the boards before i installed them. Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface. See more ideas about white wash wood floors white wash wood floors.

Refinishing pine is a good way to give an old piece a new look while whitewashing brings out the unique beauty of the grain and knots which make pine so instantly recognizable. This siding has been milled down to random thickness of 1 4 making it a easier install. Let dry between layers. Paint and water technique.

You can use a adhesive to glue on to your wall instead of nailing it. Pre finished white washed ultra thin reclaimed pine planks priced per square foot this reclaimed wood is pre finished with a natural white oil. White floors do not work well with reddish woods e g. We were looking for flooring to balance the sleek white ceiling in this room.

How to whitewash pine wood whitewashing pine and other types of wood. Jun 6 2020 explore kerry lapointe s board white wash wood floors on pinterest. We did add a few coats of sealer to protect the finish but this floor will age and give a slightly more rustic feel. American cherry brazilian cherry or pines which typically have orange or reddish undertones.

How subtle you want the floors to look. You might have to dab the whitewash into the open knots to get full coverage which is why a paintbrush is better for this type of wood than a roller would be. Repeat with another 1 2 layers if you want it to look more white. You can also use a paint brush.

Things you will need. I used about 75 paint to 25 water for this look. Use a clean paintbrush to apply the whitewash to your wood working in long even strokes with the grain of the knotty pine. You must first clean the wood you will work on.