How To Whitewash Wood: 3 Simple Techniques

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Time

A few hours

Complexity

Beginner

Cost

$10 - $40

Introduction

Love the look of whitewashed wood? There's more than one way to do it. Read on to learn three simple techniques for getting farmhouse-style whitewashed wood.

The vintage look is always a popular choice for design and decor, especially with older furniture or other wood accents around your home. That’s why whitewashing wood is such a great DIY project. It’s an easy way to give your stuff a distressed, well-traveled appearance, using a time-honored technique that doesn’t require a lot of expertise.

What is whitewashing wood?

Whitewash is a thinned white paint applied to wood that gives it a soft, semi-transparent white finish. It lets the grain show through, adding to the weathered, antique look.

It’s become an especially popular technique for the farmhouse style, but it’s certainly not limited to that.

And it’s really easy to do. The three methods for whitewashing wood listed below don’t require much in the way of tools and equipment, and your biggest expense is likely to be a can of white paint. Each technique works best for a different set of circumstances or a unique effect, so read on to find the best method for your project.

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