Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot.
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Used regular benjamin moore white paint but it should not be dead white.
In my case the pine was new.
If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
It s a great look.
Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine.
The pale golden color and generous sprinkling of open knots give knotty pine its distinctive and well loved look.
Refinishing pine is a good way to give an old piece a new look while whitewashing brings out the unique beauty of the grain and knots which make pine so instantly recognizable.
To do this it would be necessary to strip the pine and depending on whether the varnish shellac comes off evenly to lightly sand.
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If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
Furniture that is whitewashed is considered chic and rustic.
My former dining room was paneled with pine and whitewashed.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
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Back in the day natural woods were whitewashed with a lime solution to keep furniture and home building planks and boards safe from insects.
Contrary to beliefs that it is tricky to whitewash pine wood this guide will show you how to create that whitewashed look in pine the easy way.
Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain wiping gently with the grain.
Certain wood types like pine are better suited to whitewashing techniques but cabinets made of oak can also be whitewashed through a process called pickling.
Apply the white stain with a brush.