Color Washing Wood Floors

Always go with the grain of the wood.

Color washing wood floors.

This color wash is a super simple paint technique but i love the final washed look and the way the grain of the wood continues to show through it. Darker colors make rooms look smaller and heavier. For how to deep clean hardwood floors consider doing this cleaning in the spring or just before the winter holidays use a wood floor mop and wood floor cleaning product diluted according to the label instructions. In the picture above the color washed areas don t look too striking but in the picture below you can see it made a huge difference in the overall color of the door.

Color washing allows for the color to be implemented on to the wood panels while allowing for the natural wood grain to show and still be texturized. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. Take a crayon the color of the floor and rub it on the scratch to fill the gap. If you want to see more wood grain continue to add water.

Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. Saturate a sponge or rag mop in the water then wring it almost dry so it feels only slightly damp to the touch. See more about how to use this color washing technique in any color like turquoise here. Have you ever tried a color washed effect.

All you need to do is dilute paint with water. Start by adding one part water to two parts paint and test the wash on a wooden swatch before working directly on your surface. You ll notice that as the wash gets lighter the tone of the wood s. This is especially true for prefinished hardwood floors.

I m randi a dallas based mom of five kids ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. Donna smallin kuper author of cleaning plain simple offered a word of caution some hardwood floor manufacturers recommend using a mop dampened with water only and may even void a warranty. Dark colors also darken a room absorbing light. The top half has no more blue.

Gray and white washing techniques give the flooring a rustic look providing the perfect base when developing or updating any space. A wash will add color without sacrificing the visual interest of the wood s texture. Avoid using harsh detergents or they ll dull the surface. You can also use a spray and mop product or disposable wet pads that are safe for hardwood floors.

Unless you use a steam mop designed for cleaning hardwoods steam cleaning is not advised for hardwood floors. Lighter colors make rooms feel bigger and brighter. Wash the floor and be ready to be amazed by the sheen.