How do I Paint or Whitewash a Pine Master bedroom set?
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Sally
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We have 5 pieces - two bedside dressers, one 6 drawer and one large dresser as well as the 4 poster high Cal King bedroom set that is Pine. I know pine is hard to paint since it's a more porous wood. What process/steps do I need to take to make it look white but maybe keep some of the beautiful wood grain show through? )Of course we'll be replacing the handles too.. 
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You should be able to use chalk paint with no problem
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/refinishing-whitewashing-pine-45690.html
Give it a light sand for tooth, prime it with Zinseer B-I-N to seal those knots, and then I would paint with a nice satin finish paint.
Probably not...sorry
There are paint that need no sanding, if you want the grain to show just do fewer coats. There's a great tutorial here - http://www.frillsanddrills.com/dresserchanging-table-makeover/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss
As far as replacing the handles, I would just spray paint them black and keep them - it's gonna look fabulous and you'll save money.
If you want the wood to show thru you could start with a good cleaning and a coat of "sanding sealer". Then use a white glaze.
Yes chalk paint it (LESS WORK) Then once dry a coat of poly just to protect from chipping will look amazing along with painted handles!
http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/computer-stash-station-yippeeeee-31466851
Minwax makes a white wash pickling stain that I used in this post and on the window frames throughout. I watered it down to let grain show through. My wood was fresh, unsealed. You can try other's suggestions ie: either sand or use sanding sealer or product like Rustoleum sells in Transformations kit. I have tried 3 other methods: 1) a white glaze, 2) watered down latex and 3) watered down chalk paint -- and been unhappy with "control." (Actually had to change direction when I saw results.) The watered-down pickling stain allowed me to try varying how much water I used, streaking it to blend, was super fast. I followed up with a wax varnish the next day and am very very pleased.
Computer Stash Station -- Yippeeeee!
You know, I'm a natural wood girl, BUT, if you have a complete set and want to white wash them.........Go For It! I'd sand all the piece to the natural wood finish, then apply with a soft rag your white wash (mixture can be 4:1 = 4 parts water, 1 part paint). I'd start with light application then add additional layers until you reach desired look. Allow for ample drying time between coats as all paints look different when dry. I'd also suggest applying wipe on polyurethane in a satin finish with a micro fiber cloth for your finished look. It's easy and is very durable. Note: it is oil based so please wear gloves. Best of luck.