5 DIY White Wash Finishes for Wood

There are a lot of ways to apply a whitewash finish to wood. Here are my favorite ways to whitewash oak, cedar, poplar, and fir. I used grout to whitewash cedar. I used Varathane to whitewash oak. I used diluted RUST-OLEUM chalked paint mixed with water to white wash poplar and fir. This video is sponsored by RUST-OLEUM®


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[jobiden]

I have to say, that grout turned out great! I may be tempted to do my pine ceiling with this technique! Thanks!

[funkysod]

Thanks! The tip about doing the white wash in similar lighting conditions is a good tip.

[dresdenwissman]

Thanks! Now I know what I'll be doing with my blah picnic table and benches in the Spring. I actually look forward to it! I never thought of the grout and wood combo. Thanks bunches!

[EthanCarterDesigns]

Never would have thought of using grout as a finish like this...super cool Ben!

[AnEvolvingApe]

I refinished a 40yo birch wood dresser with varathane white wash and it looks way better than the yellow finish it previously had. You can see subtle amounts of pinks blues and purples on the birch.

[cassplater]

Love the different techniques on the range of woods. I love to know your ideas on Hickery to get the orange out and white old-world look.

[philwaters]

The grout one is a gem, and is much more controllable/durable than plaster based filler. Nice one mate... xxx ;-)

[gibsonlespaulspecial]

Brilliant! So many different ways to achieve a great look that I am looking for, thank you!

[gkkent]

Awesome! I felt like I was watching a magic trick!! They all looked great but the cedar was my favorite!!

[BlackBeastWorkshop]

Wow, this is perfect timing. I was just looking for white finishes for an upcoming project of mine

[aliveinchrist]

oh white wash ! So bright and beautiful . thank you! Blessings :)

[ishowyouapple]

Perfect timing I was in need of white wood! Thanks

[DRV_Woodworks]

Awesome video. I just did a whitewash wall unit in red oak. Stained it with water based gray stain wiped real good so it wasn't to dark. Then brush on white water based paint not diluted and quickly rubbed it in and wiped off enough to the finish I wanted Gave it a nice weathered look.

[kayla.ratliff]

So quick, clear, and helpful! Thanks for sharing!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[martystreet]

Good video! Several different ideas, great job.

[barbaramartinez]

These are gorgeous. I'm trying to figure out the most practical way to whitewash my kitchen floor. It's very dark brown right now. I've got some leftover boards and I can't wait to try these out before committing to the entire floor. Thanks for the inspiration.

[tlit]

I love the ideas!!! It’s so helpful for me with my project!!! 🙏🏻👍🏻thanks a lot!!!

[allthingsnu]

I really like the grout idea. I will try that one. Thanks!

[JaylaCrawfordwatts]

Best tutorial I’ve seen! I appreciate you being straight & to the point!!

[GALENGODIS]

I use white decor wax. It's super nice and is very durable!