Most people do whitewashing without even knowing what exactly they are doing, however, what is whitewashing? This is a technique used to lighten up a dark wood also known as “Pickling wood” it involves reducing the orange or red tones that usually appear mainly on a piece of furniture, and finally end up with a raw piece of wood color.
What Material will you need?
- White paint (however any type of paint will do)
- Water
- Paintbrush
- Lint-free rags
Steps to follow when whitewashing a bare piece of wood with white paint and water.
- Mix the paint with water to form a paint solution.
- Use a paintbrush to apply the paint solution.
- Wipe the excess paint with a lint-free cloth.
- Repeat the process until you are pleased with the outcomes.
- When the whitewash dries apply a sealer.
In case you desire a more opaque finish you can always use more paint and less water, but if it’s a translucent finish you can always use less paint and more water. Before getting started you should always test a small area plus always wait until the paint full dries before deciding whether you need another coat or not. One of the benefits of whitewashing any piece of the wood surface is that the wood is highlighted without hiding its wood grain.
