Color Wash Wood Floors

Always go with the grain of the wood.

Color wash wood floors.

Dark colors also darken a room absorbing light. White remains one of the most popular paint colors because it ages well goes with almost any home decor and there are so many shades of white from cool to warm colors to match any decor style. Color washing involves diluting a solid matte paint in water and brushing it onto an absorbent surface the end result is a soft muted finish that s perfect for adding rustic elegance to plain decor. Especially with black you may need to have an area where you can test how much water to add to the paint to get the color intensity you want.

A wash will add color without sacrificing the visual interest of the wood s texture. If you want to see more wood grain continue to add water. Saturate a sponge or rag mop in the water then wring it almost dry so it feels only slightly damp to the touch. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush.

Turn a blow dryer on high heat the area where the crayon was applied and buff it with a soft cloth. Covering scratches that remain after cleaning is part of knowing how to clean a wood floor. Lighter colors make rooms feel bigger and brighter. Hardwood floors add a beautiful touch to just about any room but there s some debate about the best way to clean them.

Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly. 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. Take a crayon the color of the floor and rub it on the scratch to fill the gap.

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.