Wow... That was very informative and well put. I'm glad I found this channel. Looking at my kitchen cabinets from my recliner wondering how good they'd look whitewashed... Hmmmmmmmmm keep up the great videos.
This was very helpful. I am building a console table following a tutorial and it had a step where watered down white paint was used and not a lot of detail to what was being done as I have never mixed paint with water. But your tutorial is very clear and helpful for understanding it in details. Thank you.
Thank you, Angela! I'm getting ready to create a new headboard (my first!) for our bed. I love the white-wash / farmhouse look and this was very helpful!
Nice presentation and good advice shared. Curious how whitewashing contrasting colors, one over the other after drying to prevent color bleed, would create cool and unique effects.
Thank you for this one. I'm having a hard time to find white wash wood stains in my country, so this is a great alternative to get that white wash look for my wooden furniture.
Large project white pine tounge & groove on the ceiling to cover popcorn. Will test a small piece of sample wood first. I'll try the 50/50 mix of flat paint. Thank You
The wax will probably be better because it won't yellow the finish. I would test it out before applying and if you didn't do a sealant at all I think that would hold up well too! You could also do a water-based polyurethane! Check out my video on polyurethane here if you're interested in learning more: ua-cam.com/video/07tEoVUlAWQ/v-deo.html
I was going to chalk paint a dark stain antique table to match a new "farmhouse" look tv/fireplace stand but realized there is a greyish faux wood grain in the tv stand that I'd need to match. Watching your whitewash video, I think that's the way to go. Any hints on covering the dark antique stain first? Should I sand it all down to bare wood first? thank you for your videos!
I would test it out on a small area with both sanding down to the wood and whitewashing and also put a coat of grayish paint that matches the tv stand and whitewashing over that. If you can avoid sanding that's much better and would take less time as well!
I'm planning to whitewash a large dining table that is currently stained in the medium brown category. Do you have video on whitewashing stained wood? You mention it in this video at the beginning but it looks like this video covers untreated wood. Thank you so much!
Angela, Thank you again for another informative tutorial. I really enjoy your wood tutorials. However, where or how do I find you links on the supplies etc that you have used. You say that they are listed below, but where. I went all the way down and found nothing. Sorry I just found where they are.
Thank you, I'm really glad that you are finding these so helpful. The links can be found by clicking "show more" below the video under the picture of me at the bottom of that paragraph.
Hi, great video. If I want to get an ever whiter look, could I go two parts white paint and one part water? Trying to white wash my floors, but even a fuller white tone, Thank you.
Thanks! Yes that should work well doing two parts of white paint! You could test out using some different white paint colors too which might help give a fuller white tone as well!
The beauty of whitewash is that all of the knots and beautiful detail in the wood will show through the paint! So yes you will be able to see the wood knots. If you don't want the wood grain showing through, I would just prime them and paint them white!
Angela, this looks so easy! If I were to whitewash my kitchen table, what finish could I put over it to seal it? Or does the whitewash hold up to daily cleaning? Thank you.
you can absolutely try different colors, it's still a whitewash but without the white haha. I love to play around with different finishes. Definitely test out whatever finish you are thinking of on some scrap wood that is the same material of your project.
Yes you would need to remove the existing finish first. However, if you want the stain or paint to show through the whitewash, you could just apply it on top. If you want the piece to have the raw wood look with a whitewash (like in the video) you would need to completely remove the existing finish. If you want to see what a whitewash over a stain looks like, check out my weathered wood finish video: ua-cam.com/video/8ZHhuXWfuvU/v-deo.html
Yes, you can use any water-based paint! Make sure to use a water-based poly too so that it doesn't yellow! I would recommend testing out the water based polyurethane over it in a small hidden area first to make sure it doesn't yellow.
Love this! Has anyone tried adding colour to a whitewash; like 1.5 part white, .5 part colour, 2 parts water? Anyone? Anything similar like maybe 1 part colour, 1 part white, 2 parts water? Thank you good people!
I have a lot of fun trying out different combinations of this. You should check out my e book on weathered wood recipes: angelamariemade.com/weatheredwoodrecipes/
Thanks for the tutorial. I'm looking into doing a photo frame and want it to be scratch resistant. Will it be pretty well protected as is? Do you have to seal it with a clearcoat afterwards? I
Help I purchased a cottage that has all wood walls stained and polyurethane to a high shine. It feels like a cave! I want to white wash bc it feels so dark and gloomy. Any suggestions ? Do I need to sand entire wall to proceed? Can I just paint ? Or should I mix paint 3:1. Any suggestions on how to proceed? Any other videos? Ahh I'm strssing
You will have to sand off the poly before you can add any paint, so that would be the first project I would tackle! Then you can add the whitewash or paint to the wall.
Do you ever put a satin varnish over the white wash for protection? I'm building a new vanity out of Sande plywood and I want to varnish it for protection from water. Thanks for the video!
Thank you!! Some poly finishes will cause white paint to yellow but the water based poly or a wax product are the best to avoid this. I would still recommend to test out in a small area before applying to your entire vanity.
@@AngelaMarieMade I'm going to be using Total Boat Halcyon Clear Satin which has no yellow tint to it, so hopefully it's as clear as it looks in the images i've seen from previous customers on unfinished wood. I'll have to do a test first. Thanks for the reply!!
I have not used it prior to painting. I think the blotchy look is more of a concern with using oil based stains. I would try the whitewash on a scrap piece of the same wood that you are using on your project if possible to see. If you wanted to try a pre conditioner though, Minwax has a water based pre stain conditioner that may work. I have not used it but it is meant for use with water based stains, which is also most interior paints used.
Great videos! I watch bot the paint and stain, I have a tongue and groove ceiling I want to whitewash, I was thinking stain at first but now I am thinking using paint because it ooks whiter with less coats would you agree? Also I am using a low grade ne that has a lot of knots and I am concerned they will darken over time and bleed through aggressively, should I pretreat the knots with kilz or something and then do the white wash to prevent aggressive knot bleeding, and don't bother?
Thank you!!! Staining vs whitewash is definitely a personal preference but I will say that using a whitewash paint on a larger area will be easier to apply. If you choose to prime the knots first and then whitewash, I think it may not look as good because you will have bright white spots where all the knots are. You can test it out and see.
@@AngelaMarieMade That makes sense, and was thinking the same thing! What are your thoughts on using a cream wax for white washing instead? Have you ever tried that? If so do you think it would it be better for pine boards that has a lot of knots?
Hey, great information about white washing the wood. I have a question though, I have a mango wood (I live in India, so obviously I've that 🤣) and I want to white wash it. I also have double boiled linseed oul as well. Can I use the linseed oil after white washing the wood? I've clear/yellowish linseed oil not the black one.
Thank you so much for watching and reaching out with your question. Linseed oil is a popular natural finish for wood projects, however it does leave a yellowish hue from what I have heard that may not be ideal for a whitewash project. That said, if you can test it out on a piece of wood, you may end up really liking the finish. Hope this helps!!
Linseed oil can't be used on top of paints. It doesn't "dry", so it needs a substrate to soak into. I guess you could use boiled linseed oil on the wood before the whitewash to make the grain colours pop; but be aware the paint you whitewash over that with must be compatible with oil (ie. oil based paint).
@@ingraindesigns8172 Thanks for the information 🙏👍 Do you know any method for removing the varnish from wood other than sanding? Because I don't have the sanding machine and it is taking forever to remove it.
@@shishirchitre1945 You can use a "paint stripper" chemical. It's a gel that you brush on to the varnish, let it sit for awhile, and then you scrap off the softened varnish or paint with a metal scraper. The only other way I can think of is with heat. When varnish is heated, it becomes soft and you could scrape it off. This would not be easy though.
I do a 1:1 ratio but have only used it mixing small batches of paint. I would start with a 1/3 of the gallon and mix with an equal amount water and test it out on a small area to see if that is the right finish. You can add more paint or water to the mix to get what you are looking for on then apply it to the entire gallon for your project.
Watching video and what is white dove HL? I know to use Benjamin Moore white dove paint and maybe I am not hearing you correctly, but I think I am hearing white dove HL and I don't know what HL is.
It is mainly for color but the paint will provide some protection. Depending on the project you may want to consider a clear top coat, but be sure to test it out first because some may cause yellowing or other discoloration.
I've never tried it with other colors, but you could! I would just test out different options on a scrap piece of wood before applying to the whole project :)
Call me N00b or whatever. I don't get why you wipe the paint off. I tried this technique I had to apply so many coats & it still looked crap. On another occasion I tried just leaving it. It soaked into the wood and looked amazing.
I used latex interior wall paint, not an emulsion paint! I have the material list written out on my blog: angelamariemade.com/how-to-whitewash-wood-with-paint/
Lovely, but whats a long video for. Just water down the paint you want to use and put it on dry with a good brush spread it as you would normally to even it. Water it down to the darkness you want. No big deal.
@@AngelaMarieMade back in the 90's they used this method a lot in cabinet's and floors in home's and I also did crafts and was told it's called pickling.
Wow... That was very informative and well put. I'm glad I found this channel. Looking at my kitchen cabinets from my recliner wondering how good they'd look whitewashed... Hmmmmmmmmm keep up the great videos.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! Whitewashing cabinets sounds fun!
Thankyou Angela, I have just finished my very first project with white wash top. I love it.
Thank you for taking the time to teach me your craft 😁
I hope it was helpful!
Two coats is a yes for me 😍
thank you! very clear and concise. i plan to do whitewash on the legs of my newly upholstered button tufted dining room chairs =)
That sounds beautiful! Thank you!
This was very helpful. I am building a console table following a tutorial and it had a step where watered down white paint was used and not a lot of detail to what was being done as I have never mixed paint with water. But your tutorial is very clear and helpful for understanding it in details. Thank you.
I appreciate that!
Thank you exactly what I was looking for
Happy to help!
Thanks for the tip on using two different colors of white.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Angela! I'm getting ready to create a new headboard (my first!) for our bed. I love the white-wash / farmhouse look and this was very helpful!
That's such an exciting project! You're so welcome I'm happy it was helpful :)
Nice presentation and good advice shared. Curious how whitewashing contrasting colors, one over the other after drying to prevent color bleed, would create cool and unique effects.
Thank you for this one. I'm having a hard time to find white wash wood stains in my country, so this is a great alternative to get that white wash look for my wooden furniture.
Absolutely, thank you!!!
Thanks! I got all the answers I was looking for
Would like to see the pine done with prepping the wood with something vs on the raw wood. Trying to find a video on that.
Large project white pine tounge & groove on the ceiling to cover popcorn. Will test a small piece of sample wood first. I'll try the 50/50 mix of flat paint. Thank You
Awesome, I'd love to see this finish on a larger project, and so perfect to cover popcorn instead of removing it! thank you!!!
Great video Angela! I'm going to try this tomorrow.
That's great to hear, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Angela, great tutorial. Could you please recommend a sealer for top? Wax maybe?
The wax will probably be better because it won't yellow the finish. I would test it out before applying and if you didn't do a sealant at all I think that would hold up well too! You could also do a water-based polyurethane! Check out my video on polyurethane here if you're interested in learning more: ua-cam.com/video/07tEoVUlAWQ/v-deo.html
Wow love this! I have to try this one !
Well done and answered my questions. Thank you!
Thank you, glad to help!
Do you wash and ring out the cloth as it builds up with paint, or should it be dry?
So basically you just water down regular white paint. Cool!
I was going to chalk paint a dark stain antique table to match a new "farmhouse" look tv/fireplace stand but realized there is a greyish faux wood grain in the tv stand that I'd need to match. Watching your whitewash video, I think that's the way to go. Any hints on covering the dark antique stain first? Should I sand it all down to bare wood first? thank you for your videos!
I would test it out on a small area with both sanding down to the wood and whitewashing and also put a coat of grayish paint that matches the tv stand and whitewashing over that. If you can avoid sanding that's much better and would take less time as well!
Very helpful. Thank you!👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Lovely 🥰
I'm planning to whitewash a large dining table that is currently stained in the medium brown category. Do you have video on whitewashing stained wood? You mention it in this video at the beginning but it looks like this video covers untreated wood. Thank you so much!
Yes, I have a video here on whitewashing stained wood: ua-cam.com/video/8ZHhuXWfuvU/v-deo.html
Angela, Thank you again for another informative tutorial. I really enjoy your wood tutorials. However, where or how do I find you links on the supplies etc that you have used. You say that they are listed below, but where. I went all the way down and found nothing. Sorry I just found where they are.
Thank you, I'm really glad that you are finding these so helpful. The links can be found by clicking "show more" below the video under the picture of me at the bottom of that paragraph.
Not a fan of the oak, but everything else looks great.
Im lookong to white wash my new pine bed frame from.IKEA, so this is great. Do you need to seal the wood when finished, with a matte ckear coat?
Hi, great video. If I want to get an ever whiter look, could I go two parts white paint and one part water? Trying to white wash my floors, but even a fuller white tone, Thank you.
Thanks! Yes that should work well doing two parts of white paint! You could test out using some different white paint colors too which might help give a fuller white tone as well!
IMPORTANT : If the wood isn’t raw meaning nothing on it such as shine or a paint then sand it or it won’t sink in.
Yes so true! Any previous finish would need to be completely sanded off first :)
Was that poplar wood on the face of that crate at the end of the video? It’s really pretty!
I think it is pine, thank you!!
Hi. I'm doing this on some pine panelling. Will the knots in the wood bleed through the paint? Thanks. Great video. Just what I was looking for. 👍
The beauty of whitewash is that all of the knots and beautiful detail in the wood will show through the paint! So yes you will be able to see the wood knots. If you don't want the wood grain showing through, I would just prime them and paint them white!
Hey Angela!!!! Should I use chalk paint or flat paint?? love the tutorial!!! Thanks!!!
You can use either! You can also test out both in a small area on the project and see which you like better!
Angela, this looks so easy! If I were to whitewash my kitchen table, what finish could I put over it to seal it? Or does the whitewash hold up to daily cleaning? Thank you.
I would recommend a water based polyurethane to seal it. You can learn more about applying poly here! ua-cam.com/video/07tEoVUlAWQ/v-deo.html
Great job 👍👍👍 but what if it's a big pice furniture, how to do it?
Thanks so much. The nice thing about these techniques is that they can be used on any sized project, the process is the same.
Can you use any color of paint? Or does it have to be white?
you can absolutely try different colors, it's still a whitewash but without the white haha. I love to play around with different finishes. Definitely test out whatever finish you are thinking of on some scrap wood that is the same material of your project.
Not a white wash then lol just a stain maybe lol
Do you have a video doing this in cherry wood?
Unfortunately, I do not.
If it is an already finished piece of furniture would you have to sand it lightly first?
Yes you would need to remove the existing finish first. However, if you want the stain or paint to show through the whitewash, you could just apply it on top. If you want the piece to have the raw wood look with a whitewash (like in the video) you would need to completely remove the existing finish. If you want to see what a whitewash over a stain looks like, check out my weathered wood finish video: ua-cam.com/video/8ZHhuXWfuvU/v-deo.html
If i used it for kitchen cabinets how do i seal it ?
Can you use ceiling paint? I am doing a pine board ceiling.
Yes, ceiling paint can be used to whitewash.
Can you use black paint the same way?
Yes, I just don't know if the ratios would be the same so you would need to test it out to see what looks best to you!
Hi , can i used kills white primer and paint? And do you poly after? Thanks great video👌
Yes, you can use any water-based paint! Make sure to use a water-based poly too so that it doesn't yellow! I would recommend testing out the water based polyurethane over it in a small hidden area first to make sure it doesn't yellow.
Love this! Has anyone tried adding colour to a whitewash; like 1.5 part white, .5 part colour, 2 parts water? Anyone? Anything similar like maybe 1 part colour, 1 part white, 2 parts water? Thank you good people!
I have a lot of fun trying out different combinations of this. You should check out my e book on weathered wood recipes: angelamariemade.com/weatheredwoodrecipes/
Thanks for the tutorial. I'm looking into doing a photo frame and want it to be scratch resistant. Will it be pretty well protected as is? Do you have to seal it with a clearcoat afterwards? I
I usually only use a clear coat for projects that will get a lot of use like a table or nightstand. Thank you!
Help I purchased a cottage that has all wood walls stained and polyurethane to a high shine. It feels like a cave! I want to white wash bc it feels so dark and gloomy. Any suggestions ? Do I need to sand entire wall to proceed? Can I just paint ? Or should I mix paint 3:1. Any suggestions on how to proceed? Any other videos? Ahh I'm strssing
You will have to sand off the poly before you can add any paint, so that would be the first project I would tackle! Then you can add the whitewash or paint to the wall.
For whitewashing poplar wood, do you recommend using Varathane Whitewash or Rustoleum Chalky white paint diluted with water?
I would have test both out to see what looks better. I have not done a lot of projects with poplar, unfortunately.
Do you ever put a satin varnish over the white wash for protection? I'm building a new vanity out of Sande plywood and I want to varnish it for protection from water. Thanks for the video!
Thank you!! Some poly finishes will cause white paint to yellow but the water based poly or a wax product are the best to avoid this. I would still recommend to test out in a small area before applying to your entire vanity.
@@AngelaMarieMade I'm going to be using Total Boat Halcyon Clear Satin which has no yellow tint to it, so hopefully it's as clear as it looks in the images i've seen from previous customers on unfinished wood. I'll have to do a test first. Thanks for the reply!!
Have you ever used a prestain before whitewashing? I'm using pine and am afraid of getting blotchy areas.
I have not used it prior to painting. I think the blotchy look is more of a concern with using oil based stains. I would try the whitewash on a scrap piece of the same wood that you are using on your project if possible to see. If you wanted to try a pre conditioner though, Minwax has a water based pre stain conditioner that may work. I have not used it but it is meant for use with water based stains, which is also most interior paints used.
i have a bathroom vanity already paintedwhite how do i get it to look white washed? sand it?
Yes, I would start with sanding it and once you have some bare wood showing I would then use a whitewashed paint over that.
Hello, what is the best type of paint to use on wood(pine)?
I like to use latex wall paint when painting wood!
did you wet the wood first to raise the grain, or did you sand the wood after the paint dried?
No, I applied the whitewash to the wood, wiped it off with a rag, and then let it dry. You can then either add another coat or leave it as is!
@@AngelaMarieMade How long does it need to dry between coats?
Weathered wood tutorial
Can I use my sugar spoon or the spoon I eat cereal with instead of a measuring spoon?
Yes, you can.
Starts at 2:26
Great videos! I watch bot the paint and stain, I have a tongue and groove ceiling I want to whitewash, I was thinking stain at first but now I am thinking using paint because it ooks whiter with less coats would you agree? Also I am using a low grade ne that has a lot of knots and I am concerned they will darken over time and bleed through aggressively, should I pretreat the knots with kilz or something and then do the white wash to prevent aggressive knot bleeding, and don't bother?
Thank you!!! Staining vs whitewash is definitely a personal preference but I will say that using a whitewash paint on a larger area will be easier to apply. If you choose to prime the knots first and then whitewash, I think it may not look as good because you will have bright white spots where all the knots are. You can test it out and see.
@@AngelaMarieMade That makes sense, and was thinking the same thing! What are your thoughts on using a cream wax for white washing instead? Have you ever tried that? If so do you think it would it be better for pine boards that has a lot of knots?
@@stanrintz2191 that would be more labor intensive than white washing. IMO
Hey, great information about white washing the wood. I have a question though, I have a mango wood (I live in India, so obviously I've that 🤣) and I want to white wash it. I also have double boiled linseed oul as well. Can I use the linseed oil after white washing the wood? I've clear/yellowish linseed oil not the black one.
Thank you so much for watching and reaching out with your question. Linseed oil is a popular natural finish for wood projects, however it does leave a yellowish hue from what I have heard that may not be ideal for a whitewash project. That said, if you can test it out on a piece of wood, you may end up really liking the finish. Hope this helps!!
Linseed oil can't be used on top of paints. It doesn't "dry", so it needs a substrate to soak into. I guess you could use boiled linseed oil on the wood before the whitewash to make the grain colours pop; but be aware the paint you whitewash over that with must be compatible with oil (ie. oil based paint).
@@ingraindesigns8172 Thanks for the information 🙏👍 Do you know any method for removing the varnish from wood other than sanding? Because I don't have the sanding machine and it is taking forever to remove it.
@@shishirchitre1945 You can use a "paint stripper" chemical. It's a gel that you brush on to the varnish, let it sit for awhile, and then you scrap off the softened varnish or paint with a metal scraper.
The only other way I can think of is with heat. When varnish is heated, it becomes soft and you could scrape it off. This would not be easy though.
@@ingraindesigns8172 Thanks a lot!!!
How much water would you use for one gallon of paint
I do a 1:1 ratio but have only used it mixing small batches of paint. I would start with a 1/3 of the gallon and mix with an equal amount water and test it out on a small area to see if that is the right finish. You can add more paint or water to the mix to get what you are looking for on then apply it to the entire gallon for your project.
Can you whitewash on a stained piece?
Yes!
Watching video and what is white dove HL? I know to use Benjamin Moore white dove paint and maybe I am not hearing you correctly, but I think I am hearing white dove HL and I don't know what HL is.
No problem, I am saying eggshell and it is referring to the type of finish that they will ask you at the paint store.
Thank you!
My new woodwork is poplar. Does this technique just color or protect as well?
It is mainly for color but the paint will provide some protection. Depending on the project you may want to consider a clear top coat, but be sure to test it out first because some may cause yellowing or other discoloration.
can i wipe it with tissue or microfiber?
what ratio between paint and water ?
check out my blog post where I go into more details: angelamariemade.com/how-to-whitewash-wood-with-paint/
Does this work with other colors?
I've never tried it with other colors, but you could! I would just test out different options on a scrap piece of wood before applying to the whole project :)
Call me N00b or whatever. I don't get why you wipe the paint off. I tried this technique I had to apply so many coats & it still looked crap. On another occasion I tried just leaving it. It soaked into the wood and looked amazing.
That's a bummer that it wasn't working for you but I'm really glad you were able to find another way to get the finish you were looking for!!
Hi is this emulsion paint or gloss please
I used regular latex wall paint with an eggshell finish!
@@AngelaMarieMade hi thanks but is that inside or outside wall paint please as in GB emulsion is indoor paint thanks x
I used latex interior wall paint, not an emulsion paint! I have the material list written out on my blog: angelamariemade.com/how-to-whitewash-wood-with-paint/
im about to whitewash a dresser
That sounds like so much fun!!!!
Will this work with oil based enamel paint?
I have only used this technique with water based paint so I am not sure, definitely worth trying though!
Sure... Oil and water always mixes well.
@@dontblameme6328 Thanks
So much hand movement 😆
Has anyone used Sico paint to white wash with?
I have not but if it's a latex based paint it should work the same, but test it to be sure.
@@AngelaMarieMade thank-you so much for the reply 🙏
Lovely, but whats a long video for. Just water down the paint you want to use and put it on dry with a good brush spread it as you would normally to even it. Water it down to the darkness you want. No big deal.
For a beginner, having an in-depth and detailed tutorial can be really helpful!
This is actually called pickling
I had not heard that term, thanks for the info!
@@AngelaMarieMade back in the 90's they used this method a lot in cabinet's and floors in home's and I also did crafts and was told it's called pickling.
Exactly what I needed thanks
Awesome!!!😄