Use painter s tape to protect light.
How to whitewash wood paneling walls.
Technique 1 paint and water.
Use it as a white wash stain.
Alternatively your wood may soak up normal white paint so much that one normal coat will provide a whitewashed look.
How to whitewash dark wood paneling step 1.
Mix paint and water to desired consistency for this example i used equal parts.
Dry and repeat coats until desired opacity.
Wipe down the.
Mix a solution of white paint and water.
Lightly sand the walls with steel wool or fine grit sandpaper to remove any glossy finishes and give the wood.
To whitewash wood or faux wood paneled walls you should begin by sanding the surface.
Another technique is to rub brush in the whitewash stain or diluted paint mix let it sit for a couple of minutes then wipe off the excess.
We used a half and half solution of benjamin moore timid white which falls.
Wipe off the excess paint with a rag scraps of flannel.
Lay down drop cloths to protect flooring or furniture that may be damaged.
Since paneling tends to be smooth creating a rougher surface can go a long way towards helping the paint to stick.
Sand the paneling with fine grit sandpaper to scuff up the existing finish and make the material more receptive to paint.
The whitewashed wood plank wall in the photo at top source from a modern farmhouse bathroom is a great example.
How to whitewash walls 1.
Try a 220 grit sandpaper to get started.
Dip a rag into the paint and wipe it onto the wood surface.
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.
This is important if the paneling has been varnished or is made of.
First dilute the white paint with water to a consistency of heavy cream.