How To Whitewash Barn Siding

Repeat with another 1 2 layers if you want it to look more white.

How to whitewash barn siding.

Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts flat white latex paint we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store. Optional stain your wood a medium brown we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker. I brushed over each area 3 4 times for each coat. Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.

How to whitewash your barn and coop 1. We wanted to turn this large storage space int. The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example. Remember to always paint and wipe with the rag in the direction of your wood grain.

A wire whisk worked the best for me 2. It will be uneven but that s a good thing. Materials list amazon links. Learn how to do a whitewash paint in today s video.

White wash barnwood paneling now available. I used the rag to wipe down areas where my paint was too thick. Use a paintbrush or roller to apply it to. Combine all the ingredients in a bucket and mix well.

Dry and repeat coats until desired opacity. This week we started a big project in our creepy basement. Dip rag in mixture and apply it liberally to the wood as you would a stain wiping over it with a rag to evenly. Brush don t roll the paint on in the.

Use it as a white wash stain. You are looking for the whitewash to be the consistency of pancake batter so add more lime or water if you need too. First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream. Ok on to the tutorial.