January 12 2017 at 9 27 pm.
Lime wash wood cabinets.
Creating a lime wash over finished wood.
Wipe in the direction of the grain pressing firmly and working the wax into it for a textured look.
Technique 1 paint and water.
If you haven t got any offcuts test on an area that doesn t show in the first instance.
Whitewashing gives you the best of both worlds.
January 12 2017 at 3 53 pm.
Apply liming wax to clean wood.
Using a clean rag apply the whitewash stain with long smooth strokes that all go in one direction.
This gorgeous ornate hand carved cabinet has been sitting in my store for months.
Yes somewhere deep inside is a wood loving lady.
Follow the grain of the wood and wipe away excess stain with another clean rag.
In the days before furniture finishes were developed a common way to preserve wood was to wash it with a mixture of lime and water.
Applying a whitewash.
Wood lovers look away.
Mix paint and water to desired consistency for this example i used equal parts.
I do love your cabinet.
Limewash glaze adds a hint of texture for dramatic new effects.
Be sure to cover the entire surface of the wood.
I have never heard of lime wash but it looks really great.
Wipe lime wax onto the wood using a cheesecloth.
You get the clean brightness of white paint with the gorgeous texture of natural wood.
I think i need to try out this glaze soon.
Dip rag in mixture and apply it liberally to the wood as you would a stain wiping over it with a rag to evenly distribute it.
Great job breathing new life into an old piece.
Use on clean walls ceilings furniture cabinets and trim.
Before you whitewash cabinets remove the doors and clean the cabinets with heavy duty degreaser.
For use on painted wood.
Blame it on the 80s but lots of homes have honey colored oak cabinets.
The technique to whitewash cabinets.
Vacuum the wood adjacent areas and floor to get rid of any sawdust.
Wipe over with a tack cloth to remove.
Use on clean walls ceilings furniture cabinets and trim.
Purchase lime wax at your local hardware store and apply it to your oak wood item with a clean cloth.
When a lime wash contained.
I had been secretly hoping someone would purchase it as is because i hated to paint it.