How to Whitewash Your Floors Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
When my husband and I first moved into our home October 2011, we were left with a lot of unfinished flooring. The flooring was crappy pine wood with very light coloring and no finish or sealant. I could have had a nice bonfire and roasted marshmallows with that flooring, but it got minimal points in the beauty department. I had two clear choices: tear it up, seal it, or paint it. I always choose the cost effective version of things and painting is as cost effective as it gets. Also, I thought chalk painted floors were going to look really artsy and beautiful. Turns out, I was right
How to whitewash your "unsealed" wood flooring using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
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Learn from my mistake: Annie Sloan's website told me it might be easier to use a mop to apply the wash. Initially, I did and my wood floors were very streaky and uneven with this method. Getting down on the floor with the chalk paint soaked into your clean rag ensures even results. I guess I can see why grandma still gets on her hands and knees to clean her floors. Not resistance to change, but just getting the job done right! www.spunkyrealdeal.com/2011/10/how-to-white-wash-your-wood-floors.html
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