Hey everyone it’s Denise from Salvaged Inspirations, learn how to do a Revamp with Whitewash Paint. This is SUPER easy to do (no staining required!) and I promise you’re going to be shocked at how amazing this simple finish looks!
Materials Used:
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DBP White Lightning
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DPB 2″ Chip Brush
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DBP 2″ Flat Large Brush
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DBP Slick Stick
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DBP Anchor Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint
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DBP Chalk Mineral Paint Drop Cloth
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DBP Gator Hide Topcoat
Step 1: Prep|Clean
To get a good paint wash finish, I needed to start with a good cleaning. When I see mold on wood, extra attention needs to be taken to remove it. I removed the mold and mildew by cleaning this piece with Dixie Belle White Lightning. Once the table was clean and dry, I started to remove the old finish. Once I had about 90% of the finish scraped off, I used my sander to finish it off.
Step 2: Whitewashing
Okay, here’s the fun part! Whitewashing wood is super easy and costs MUCH less than buying stain. I suggest mixing a 1:1 ratio of water and paint meaning 50% paint into 50% water. This is a great place to start. I prefer using an off-white so I made my paint wash using 1/4 cup Drop Cloth Chalk Mineral Paint and 1/4 cup room temperature water. To apply the paint wash, I used a 2″ synthetic brush. I dipped the brush into the wash and painted the table in sections applying the wash in the same direction as the grain. I worked in smaller sections because it’s important to keep the paint WET. While the paint wash was still wet, I used a towel to wipe off the excess.
Step 3: Priming and painting the Base
I primed the BACK of this table top with BOSS Primer. This will ensure no mold grows back and it smells fresh! Once the primer was dry, I painted a coat of Anchor Black to match the pedestal base. To give this piece a modern look and create some contrast, I restyled the pedestal base in this Anchor Black Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint.
Here are the steps!
- Clean with White Lightning
- Prime with Slick Stick
- Light sanding before paint
- Remove dust with a Tack Cloth
- Paint 2 coats of Anchor Silk All In One Mineral Paint
Step 4: Topcoat
To protect and finish the tabletop I used my favorite topcoat – Gator Hide! I used this on my dining room table 2 years ago and it still looks amazing and is holding up beautifully. It’s super durable. Easy to clean. And not only water resistant (like most topcoats) but actually water repellant. I sprayed three coats sanding very lightly between the first and second coats. No need to sand the last coat. Here’s a little trick to keep your whitewash looking white. Add a very small amount of the leftover wash into your topcoat. I added 10% wash to 90% Gator Hide.
And here’s the finished look!
