Furniture that is whitewashed is considered chic and rustic.
White washed pine cabinets.
Back in the day natural woods were whitewashed with a lime solution to keep furniture and home building planks and boards safe from insects.
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.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
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Regardless of the wood type the key to a successful whitewash is thoroughly preparing the wood and allowing for sufficient drying time of the stain and protective coat.
Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
Today s whitewashing materials are less caustic giving you old fashioned character with up to the minute convenience.
Contrary to beliefs that it is tricky to whitewash pine wood this guide will show you how to create that whitewashed look in pine the easy way.
Certain wood types like pine are better suited to whitewashing techniques but cabinets made of oak can also be whitewashed through a process called pickling.
Whitewashed wood has that unique color and appearance.
Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain wiping gently with the grain.
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Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot.
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In my case the pine was new.
It s a great look.
The pale golden color and generous sprinkling of open knots give knotty pine its distinctive and well loved look.
To do this it would be necessary to strip the pine and depending on whether the varnish shellac comes off evenly to lightly sand.
If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
My former dining room was paneled with pine and whitewashed.