Whitewash Floor Paint

Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.

Whitewash floor paint.

Yes this paint will not sand out the next time you refinish the floors nor the time after that nor the time after that. After you have one section. However you can easily whitewash wood floor panels using a cheaper alternative. Thin whitewash paint will not seal or protect surfaces so add a glaze or wood sealer for a glazed finish.

If using latex paint or chalk paint. The best type of paint for this job is a latex water based paint. Water the paint down first. The paint adds texture and depth.

Apply the white stain with a brush. Second and equally as important if you add paint to the floor it will seep through the cracks of the wood between the planks and will live there permanently. Trust us this weekend project is worth the effort. All you need is some standard white latex paint and fresh water.

When i first thought about what paint i was going to use to whitewash the brick floor i looked into using porch and floor paint kilz primer and also white chalk paint. 1 part paint to 3 parts water and mix well. Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot. When you use a whitewash you must use a water based.

To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint. Always go with the grain of the wood. Mix equal parts paint and water until the paint is semi transparent. Catherine sandin original photo on houzz.

Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. Apply in the same way i show below. Chat with a painting professional about more techniques white wash 5. A sanded finish looks great on garden furniture and cabinets.

Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine. The stain will be the floor s core color. A 2 1 ratio of paint to water will produce quite a thick whitewash. Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.