White Wash Wood Stairs

They are all really easy quick and fun.

White wash wood stairs.

Scraper technique to white wash wood with lots of textures in one easy step. Step 3 whitewash the wooden stairs. So i decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home. Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.

It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house. The stairs add a pretty pop of blue. Brush on the water paint mixture in the direction of the wood grain. You apply whitewash much like you apply regular wood stain.

The wall color is benjamin moore linen white. There are two ways to whitewash your wood furniture. Dip the foam brush into the whitewash and apply it liberally over the wooden stairs. The mirror was also a thrift store score.

Brush don t roll the white paint with. Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint. Repeat this process until the entire floor is whitewashed. I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since i got the itch to paint everything white.

Stain the wood or leave it raw for a light finish. White or clear wax candle. Dip sponge into the stain and apply it generously to a 2x4 foot section of floor. Use a dry rag to remove any streaks.

Use a clean rag to wipe off the paint in the direction of the wood grain. Candle method to create distressed shabby chic style whitewashed wood. Before the stain dries wipe most of it off with a separate dry sponge. Mix 2 parts white paint flat latex or matte acrylic both work fine with 1 part water.

Make sure you get the steps stringers and the lip of the wooden stairs. It s also an excellent way to update used furniture. It s perfect for us to throw our keys on and at 5 00 a bargain. The console table was purchased at homegoods as was the sunburst mirror.

Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface. Let the whitewash penetrate and soak into the wood but wipe off any excess with a clean. Ok on to the tutorial. The 3 whitewashing techniques will create different looks on different types of wood such as smooth pine wood pallet wood and reclaimed wood.

White washing furniture is a great way to give it a more lived in or country style look. Applying liming wax or diluting paint or primer and brushing it on before quickly wiping off the excess. I also added a little thrift store table that i quickly painted white. I love this pallet it is a large.

Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes. The result should look like a thin white film through which you can see plenty of the wood grain. Today s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old. Water optional technique 2 paint and wax.