Color Washing Wood Floors

I m randi a dallas based mom of five kids ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins.

Color washing wood floors.

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. Unless you use a steam mop designed for cleaning hardwoods steam cleaning is not advised for hardwood floors. Always go with the grain of the wood. 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.

See more about how to use this color washing technique in any color like turquoise here. Paint the whitewash on the floor using a 4 inch brush. 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. Darker colors make rooms look smaller and heavier.

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 can also use a spray and mop product or disposable wet pads that are safe for hardwood 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. Covering scratches that remain after cleaning is part of knowing how to clean a wood floor.

All you need to do is dilute paint with water. Take a crayon the color of the floor and rub it on the scratch to fill the gap. Gray and white washing techniques give the flooring a rustic look providing the perfect base when developing or updating any space. Paint only a small section at a time because the solution dries quickly.

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. 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. The top half has no more blue. Have you ever tried a color washed effect.

This is especially true for prefinished hardwood floors. Wash the floor and be ready to be amazed by the sheen. Steam can dull the. Avoid using harsh detergents or they ll dull the surface.

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