White Wash Pine Floors
We were looking for flooring to balance the sleek white ceiling in this room.
White wash pine floors. This room is under the main floor of the house in the basement. 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. You must first clean the wood you will work on. Aug 22 2015 explore melanie hunkapiller s board white washed pine on pinterest.
Stain the pine wood to make the grains. Wash with gentle soap and water. See more ideas about white washed pine house design house. What is the best way to bleach red oak floor before you white wash them.
Sand the wood down it if is very rough. A smoother surface makes it easier for the whitewash to be absorbed. Local hardware store prices 4 boxes 8 long knotty pine wood v plank boards kits 54 01 box 41 rows at 11 6 about 500 of boards 63 boards 3 5 box kits add 10 more boards for waist. If you need to use soap make sure the wood dries completely before you begin to whitewash.
Dry the wood completely. 11 x 14 154 square feet ceiling with part drop down. We did add a few coats of sealer to protect the finish but this floor will age and give a slightly more rustic feel. December 24 2018 at 7 07 am.
For perspective if we had purchased unfinished solid oak instead of pine we would have spent 2 5x as much per square foot which didn t make.