Depending on the technique type and level of finish employed white floors can either lend a space a rustic beachy vibe or they can impart an ultra minimalist feel.
Can you paint hardwood floors white.
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But not too light.
If you want to balance your dark floors and create contrast white is a great choice.
Painting wood stairs and floors requires the same preparation as for any interior paint job.
To get started pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint.
Yep those beat up old floors can become a great big blank canvas.
Generally the best wall paint for dark hardwood floors is light.
Whitewashing wood flooring gives a rustic feel that brightens your space and extends the life of scratched old floors.
A few tips on floor color.
So i thought i d revisit how to paint wood floors white because i took a little different approach when painting our closet hardwood floors.
Your best bet is to test the wood that you wish to paint.
The biggest mistake you can make is use paint when you whitewash floors even if it s a mixture.
Why you should paint all your floors white.
As mentioned before you can choose a stark cool white or a warmer off white or even ivory or cream.
Do me a favor and never let me repeat never use paint of any sort on your hardwood floors.
You ve likely tackled a paint project at some point.
Going with a true white floor can be a risky move.
For more color you could choose the lightest shade of a color you like.
What types of hardwood floors can be painted.
And i ve learned a few things since then.
And like stained floors painted wood floors can be mopped and scrubbed with no polish required.
Although if you ve painted stairs you re already a step ahead.
Painting over your hardwood may seem risky but with the right techniques and instructions your floors can end up looking stunning.
However you shouldn t never paint directly onto a glossy finish as this usually comes out looking bad.
But those floors were a little different because they were bare wood floors.
The former effect can.
Whether you ve schooled yourself on how to paint a room or tried your hand at painting kitchen cabinets you probably haven t painted a floor.
Most wood floors can be painted yes even expensive teak flooring if you dare.
If the surface has been finished previously such as with stain and polyurethane or old paint.