How To Whitewash Barn Siding
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How to whitewash barn siding. We wanted to turn this large storage space int. Learn how to do a whitewash paint in today s video. Dry and repeat coats until desired opacity. A wire whisk worked the best for me 2.
Materials list amazon links. I brushed over each area 3 4 times for each coat. Use it as a white wash stain. Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts flat white latex paint we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Brush don t roll the paint on in the. Mix paint and water to desired consistency for this example i used equal parts. Combine all the ingredients in a bucket and mix well. Ok on to the tutorial.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example. I used the rag to wipe down areas where my paint was too thick. Use a paintbrush or roller to apply it to. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface. How to whitewash your barn and coop 1. This week we started a big project in our creepy basement. Start with two coats and if you want a darker look add more.
Perfect for rooms where you want the awesome texture of reclaimed wood but don t want to darken the space up too much our whitewash barnwood paneling is made from real reclaimed barn siding and features a light wash of antique white milk paint allowing all of the character of the wood to show through. It will be uneven but that s a good thing. Remember to always paint and wipe with the rag in the direction of your wood grain. Optional stain your wood a medium brown we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker.