If you want your grain to really pop you can do a base color stain like a gray or brown, wipe it off almost immediately . Let dry overnight. Then whitewash over that. You may need to sand the base color down if it covered too much just to let the color in the grain show. Then whitewash/wipe off the white. Let dry overnight. Sand with 150 to 220 then coat with a varthane clear matte or gloss.....whichever you like. I’ve done several custom cabinets , shelves, tables using this method and it really makes the woodgrain pop. It adds color to the existing wood and it’s wonderful if the wood has its own colors in the grain and knots.
@hall house, I’m going to white wash a bathroom sink cabinet. I used plywood and 2x4 to build the vanity. I’m using a semi gloss white paint to white wash this. What would you recommend I do to prevent potential water damage and make the grain pop. Thanks FV
One "gotcha" is to do the whole surface in one session so it has even dry time. If you put your brush down after painting a bit, come back, and paint the rest, then wipe off, you'll likely see a brush mark. To correct this, take some 220 sand paper, smooth out the area that looks "bad", and then re-apply mixed paint to that area and surrounding, then wipe off immediately. Thanks for the video; simple and to the point!
THANK YOU!!!!! Straight and to the point! I went through so many videos with so many "ingredients" and "techniques". Ugh. But this is PERFECTION! Thank you again!
This is a good tutorial straight to the point and no waste of time. Every "how to" video should be like this, without long greetings, reminder of what's going to be shown, begging for like and subscribe, talk with no action, action without explanation, superfluous descriptions of what is on plain sight, close-up on the author instead of the work
Ok this is helpful but have some questions - Do you use wood paint for this or can I use Matt emulsion wall paint? Secondly, can I use Matt or does it need to be either egg shell or gloss? What is the finish like. Is it like a chalk board scratch or smooth
If the wood is darker and already stained can I do this to get a little white in there but not so much completely whitewashed? Any video/tutorial on this? ( I want to add a white look , but not over bearing , to kitchen stools to match cabinets )
Just curious, it’s nice and easy to do samples on flat places but you get a lot of 90° angles and working around electrical outlets and you really didn’t show the finished product. It looked a little uneven before it dried Do you have any video of an actual job you did that would be great
I've an existing wall of vertical V+J boards so we can't apply it as easily as the vid shows. For the best finish would it be prudent to go up and down so the drying doesnt get ahead of us? That would make a lot of ladder work for the knees. Any advice?
Hello, I’m painting a bedroom that I’ve paneled with unfinished wood. What paint are you using and would this method work on this kind of wood? Thanks.
I want a light wood kitchen cabinet & have purchased a light wood stain. But my wood has a warmer tone with reddish undertones. Will this help to lighten the tone of the wood? Please help..
Thats so simple and wonderful! We just put in Douglas fir floors! its time to finish the floor. Would you recommend same method for the floors? since the usage would be rough will paint stand the wear and tear?
Dang it! I'm fixing to try this. Lol I've got some hi-dollar Rust-Oleum antique white wood stain + polyurethane, which has disappointed me. This looks so freakin simple I can't wait!
When sanding the wood, do you do a back and forth sanding motion or a circular sanding motion? In other videos they talk about circular sanding showing through when you paint or stain the wood. Is that true?
Could I do this over a stained piece of wood? If I wanted less white could I add 2 parts water to 1 part paint or would that dilute it too much? Last question :) could you do this technique with a roller?
Yes to all of these. Over stained wood isn’t a problem. You can dilute the paint further if you want a less opaque finish. And you can apply with anything you want but make sure it doesn’t dry before wiping it off otherwise you’ll get roller stipple. I prefer a brush or rag to apply to avoid roller marks altogether.
You can’t, but you can lighten stain by mixing different stains together. Try mixing a darker stain with the natural stain which is virtually colorless and you can get the color you need.
No talking no stupid story, just a how to. Very nice!
This is a great video. I love the fact that you can show the whole process without going into a 6 to 10 minute or longer monologue.
Me too especially compared to a video where I now have to listen to someone talk for 20 minutes, plus their intro "hey guys follow me blalablaaaaa "
If you want your grain to really pop you can do a base color stain like a gray or brown, wipe it off almost immediately .
Let dry overnight.
Then whitewash over that.
You may need to sand the base color down if it covered too much just to let the color in the grain show.
Then whitewash/wipe off the white.
Let dry overnight.
Sand with 150 to 220 then coat with a varthane clear matte or gloss.....whichever you like.
I’ve done several custom cabinets , shelves, tables using this method and it really makes the woodgrain pop.
It adds color to the existing wood and it’s wonderful if the wood has its own colors in the grain and knots.
2 years later and this comment is still helping people like me, thanks so much!!!
@hall house, I’m going to white wash a bathroom sink cabinet. I used plywood and 2x4 to build the vanity. I’m using a semi gloss white paint to white wash this. What would you recommend I do to prevent potential water damage and make the grain pop. Thanks FV
How do u do a base color stain?
LOVE how simple and to-the-point this was! I don't have a lot of patience for UA-cam videos, so this was perfect for me! Thank you.
Yes, same here, THANKS!
Ditto
Amazing! When I want it, I want it now.
Same here. This is the vídeo i was looking for.
Agreed!
Thank you for not spending majority of the video talking. Enjoyed this video showing everything needed to achieve this look.
That’s the best recipe I’ve seen on whitewash on UA-cam. And you never said a word. 👍
Perfectly demonstrated and straight to the point.... thank you!
Exactly what I wanted. I learned more from this than all the others. Thank you.
Thank you for making this simple and easy! Was glad this wasn't a long and drawn out video. 👍🏽
Glad it helped Jodi!
What kind of white paint is used?
Richard T Gorski I'm assuming any wood be good...get it? Wood?
Exactly the kinda videos we like on yourtube!!!
i realize it is pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online?
If everyone could do this and get to the point! Bravo for simplicity!
Wow! Didn’t know it was this simple. Thank you for the quick video.
The easiest and straight to the point -MY-kind-of-video!!!!!! Love it!!!!
Such a simple tutorial, so refreshing and extremely helpful. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you! I’m glad this was straight and to the point!
One "gotcha" is to do the whole surface in one session so it has even dry time. If you put your brush down after painting a bit, come back, and paint the rest, then wipe off, you'll likely see a brush mark. To correct this, take some 220 sand paper, smooth out the area that looks "bad", and then re-apply mixed paint to that area and surrounding, then wipe off immediately. Thanks for the video; simple and to the point!
Love the simple & to the point videos! Thank you!
THANK YOU!!!!! Straight and to the point! I went through so many videos with so many "ingredients" and "techniques". Ugh. But this is PERFECTION! Thank you again!
You’re welcome!
The Craftsman Blog can this same technique be done in basement wood paneling?
I knowwww right?!!! THANK YOUUU
Thanks for the short & straight forward video
Short, sweet and to the point. Thank you.
Is this good for any type of wood? Will it not absorb well in already finished wood or hard woods? Really any info on what to avoid or look out for.
This is a good tutorial straight to the point and no waste of time. Every "how to" video should be like this, without long greetings, reminder of what's going to be shown, begging for like and subscribe, talk with no action, action without explanation, superfluous descriptions of what is on plain sight, close-up on the author instead of the work
So simple and to the point. Thanks for not wasting my time! Can't wait to try this on my table.
Did it worked? I think he has to put something on top otherwise hands will be coloured when touching the table
Do you use matt or silk finish? Also what do you use to wipe?
Love it! Perfectly simple and easy. Thank you!
Me encanta !!!!!! Simple y al grano ,sin tanta palabreria
Tried this out and worked so easy thanks for the tip!
Dose it matter what paint it is? Egg shell, gloss?
@@edwardbarraza4848 not really I tried it with different ones seem to be the same
I only have a satinwood skirting board paint. Think this will still work?
Thank you! This is such a great, helpful and to-the-point video :)
Finally something simple! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks, looks great and so easy, there are so many ways that are so involved, this way is the quickest and gives basically the same results.
Extremely helpful and extremely successful! Just whitewashed some old church pews we have in our kitchen!
Ok this is helpful but have some questions -
Do you use wood paint for this or can I use Matt emulsion wall paint?
Secondly, can I use Matt or does it need to be either egg shell or gloss? What is the finish like. Is it like a chalk board scratch or smooth
I wish my college professors taught like this.
🤣🤣🤣
Does the wood have to be unvarnished or can you do this over a varnished finish?
If the wood is darker and already stained can I do this to get a little white in there but not so much completely whitewashed? Any video/tutorial on this? ( I want to add a white look , but not over bearing , to kitchen stools to match cabinets )
A quick question. What kind of paint can be used to do whitewash?
What topcoat do you use to protect the paint and make it food grade?
Just curious, it’s nice and easy to do samples on flat places but you get a lot of 90° angles and working around electrical outlets and you really didn’t show the finished product. It looked a little uneven before it dried Do you have any video of an actual job you did that would be great
Do u add a clear coat of matte or satin finish of polyurethane on top for extra protection after it dries generally speaking or no?
thank-you for making it so simple!
I've an existing wall of vertical V+J boards so we can't apply it as easily as the vid shows. For the best finish would it be prudent to go up and down so the drying doesnt get ahead of us? That would make a lot of ladder work for the knees. Any advice?
Which kind of white paint was it? Thanks for the video.
Thank you for not having five steps, and for avoiding all the unnecessary verbiage!!
Nice work! Your video inspired me to create my own whitewash/beech look video! Thanks for a great tutorial!
Glad it helped!
This video was perfect simple and straight to the point. Thanks
May I ask what what you used to wipe the paint off, was it paper or cloth?
Hello, I’m painting a bedroom that I’ve paneled with unfinished wood. What paint are you using and would this method work on this kind of wood? Thanks.
I’m using latex paint and yes it would work great for this application.
I want a light wood kitchen cabinet & have purchased a light wood stain. But my wood has a warmer tone with reddish undertones. Will this help to lighten the tone of the wood? Please help..
➡️Can I ask if you use a sealant of some type afterwards? Or do you leave it as is after it dries?
Great help do you use specific wood paint? And how do I finish the top does it need top coat??
Thank you for getting to the point. This is pretty straight forward. Thank you.
Hi, hope it's not too much of a dumb question....but what do you use to wipe off the paint with?
I just used a clean cotton cloth.
Could this work on the inside of oyster and other sea shells?
looks great , what type of paint is best if doing an entire kitchen
Water based
You could put some kind of water based varnish overit for it to be harder wearing
Does it work with any water base paint?? Thank you
Thanks for sharing this useful quick tutorial
Man of few words...👍I like it👍
Can I use oil after white washing? I would like to have pine dors but in in very bright color (almost white). Does any 1 know a good method?
Easy peezy! Thanks for the short and simple tutorial! We are going to paint our composting toilet with a white wash!
Thanks for the short and simple. Gets boring watching tutorials that are all just blabbering.
That simple and without a word being said, thanks.
Thats so simple and wonderful! We just put in Douglas fir floors! its time to finish the floor. Would you recommend same method for the floors? since the usage would be rough will paint stand the wear and tear?
I’d probably coat the floors with finishing wax after whitewashing to give some better protection.
short and sweet. thank you
What kind of paint do I use?
Thanks did a frame today for xmas
It went well
Was this smooth unfinished wood? I have a bed I want to do this to. Thank you
Yep smooth 1x12 Pine sanded and bare
Dang it! I'm fixing to try this. Lol I've got some hi-dollar Rust-Oleum antique white wood stain + polyurethane, which has disappointed me. This looks so freakin simple I can't wait!
Is the cloth dry or wet ???
when using a paint, do you use the flat, or satin finish
When sanding the wood, do you do a back and forth sanding motion or a circular sanding motion? In other videos they talk about circular sanding showing through when you paint or stain the wood. Is that true?
What kind of paint u used?
Looks like chalk paint
Hi. What paint did you use was it a water based emulsion, or oil paint gloss etc. Thank you.
Water based paint with the water.
Awesome video. Made me laugh at the end. 😂😂
Excellent video! Thank you
You’re very welcome!
Gonna try this how long do you wait to apply finishing wax and can you do this on stained wood?
You can do it on stained wood, but not varnished wood. Wait maybe 24 hrs before waxing.
Can you use Danish Oil on the whitewashed wood after painting or will it not penetrate and dry?
Usually not penetrate a painted surface.
Thank you! Quick and right to the point!
Does the white paint need to be primer? If not would the colour stay on? Can I put a regular clear coat on top after?
Doesn’t need to be primer and yes you could clear coat it afterward. Wax works nice as a finish.
Could I do this over a stained piece of wood? If I wanted less white could I add 2 parts water to 1 part paint or would that dilute it too much? Last question :) could you do this technique with a roller?
Yes to all of these. Over stained wood isn’t a problem. You can dilute the paint further if you want a less opaque finish. And you can apply with anything you want but make sure it doesn’t dry before wiping it off otherwise you’ll get roller stipple. I prefer a brush or rag to apply to avoid roller marks altogether.
The Craftsman Blog awesome, thank you!
Great video and looks easier to do than the drawn out videos
Do you know if you can do this with water & stain if you are trying to make your stain a little lighter?
You can’t, but you can lighten stain by mixing different stains together. Try mixing a darker stain with the natural stain which is virtually colorless and you can get the color you need.
Hi there... what kind of paint do you recommend?
? I'm here for the same thing
Water based paint.
What kind of rag did you use? I want to make sure I’m not leaving anything behind! TIA
Clean cotton rag
what paint did u use? can i use wood oil paint to make this?
This works with latex paint only.
@@TheCraftsmanBlog thanks!
Is that a wet cloth that was used?
Does any old white paint work? I see a lot of specific “whitewash” or “chalk” paint online.
Any water based white paint.
What kind of paint?
If u burn the wood first and wire brush it, the grain comes out darker and more pronounced.
Worked perfectly! Thank you!
what ratio between paint and water? is it 1:1?
Ok, but historically, whitewashing involved lime. I want to know how that is done, and why. Maybe I have to look for "limewashing"?
I love tutorials under 3 minutes!
Would this be okay on wood that is stained?
Perfect video! So simple and quick!
I like to stain it first.. then looks like old wood.. really nice
Great video thanks! Short simple and exact results I want
The Craftsman Blog, can this same technique be done in basement wood paneling?
It can be done on any surface really.
great video, thank you for the help!
Interesting but what paint did you use?
Just any latex wall paint
Did you use a dry rag to wipe off the paint mixture?
Yep!