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.
Whitewash oak hardwood floors.
We always use dura seal stain for floors and its comes in country white which is what we use.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
American cherry brazilian cherry or pines which typically have orange or reddish undertones.
You can see that the whitewash is subtle and yet it drastically cuts the red pink color from the wood.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity.
I finished the floors last night so i couldn t walk on them to take pictures until this morning.
Most whitewashed floors work best with american canadian hardwoods such as oak especially white oak maple and birch.
The stain will be the floor s core color.
We own a hardwood refinishing company and we would always recommend white oak for a white washed floor.
These floors give a light fresh and airy look for coastal decor contemporary modern farmhouse scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles.
Check out our easy to follow steps below to see how it s done.
White floors do not work well with reddish woods e g.
My studio is so light and bright and i don t think it would look like that with dark stained floors.
Occasionally you ll find some with ash or hickory.
The paint adds texture and depth.
Here s a look at what the whitewashed area looks like compared to the natural red oak floor during the whitewashing process.