How To Whitewash Wood Paneling Walls

Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.

How to whitewash wood paneling walls.

Before scrapping those dark outmoded panels try this easy how to for whitewashing walls. Before you tear down paneling or remove ugly cabinets consider a coat of whitewash. It s well suited to using reclaimed materials for a rustic farmhouse look. A pickled whitewash finish can help paneled wood walls and ceilings make a statement without overpowering the space.

Whitewash can brighten dark materials and unify a space. Using the side of the candle roughly rub wax along the wood working quickly and sporadically leaving wax behind on the surface. Alternatively your wood may soak up normal white paint so much that one normal coat will provide a whitewashed look. Learn how to do a whitewash paint in today s video.

This week we started a big project in our creepy basement. Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint. Use it as a white wash stain. Another technique is to rub brush in the whitewash stain or diluted paint mix let it sit for a couple of minutes then wipe off the excess.

First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream. Try a 220 grit sandpaper to get started. The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example. Since paneling tends to be smooth creating a rougher surface can go a long way towards helping the paint to stick.

We wanted to turn this large storage space int. Step 3 wipe down the walls with a tack cloth or lightly moistened cleaning cloth to remove the sanding residue. To whitewash wood or faux wood paneled walls you should begin by sanding the surface. Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.

Wood paneling is one of those rare design elements that can look either lodge fabulous or outdated with little range in between. Lightly sand the walls with steel wool or fine grit sandpaper to remove any glossy finishes and give the wood tooth so the whitewash solution will adhere better.