Mineejv Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I’ve done a few white (gray) washed floors... I would like to use some beeswax on my floors instead of varnishing them. I’m just not sure how that will hold up over time. I did the porch in the wash too,so thats likely to get touched more than the floors inside. Who has done some washes on the floors and what did you use or not use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'm hoping to hear some responses as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I didn't use a wash on floors, but I did use a green wash on the Laurel rehab's shingles. I simply tinted a small amount of green interior latex paint with tint touches of acrylic color (blue, I think) and then diluted it to the consistency of dirty brush rinse water: I didn't seal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 https://www.maisondepax.com/how-to-whitewash-wood/ Try this blog? is the floor old or brand new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'm not sure these posts are as in depth as you are after, but you might find some helpful info just the same: In this one I whitewashed flooring. http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/2016/04/ready-to-work-or-is-it-play.html In this one I whitewashed "reclaimed" barn wood for walls. http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-lighting-dilemma.html In this one I did furniture and accessories: http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/2017/10/inspiration-project-ta-done.html The nice thing is that if you go too far you can always sand them back! Good luck! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Ooo, what a pretty planter in the back! What did you use for the wire? I also like the decorative flower on the front corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thanks Holly! The wire is just 24 gauge green floral wire which I made rusty with burnt sienna paint and brown washes. The metal flower was just a Tim Holtz scrapbooking flower that was rusted in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Oh, well done! I'm no fan of shabby chic, but that turned out downright pretty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Carrie: Thanks for that site. I wouldn’t of though to stain darker first, I’m going to try that next time. It didn’t say if they used a finish on it or not..... Jodi: After looking at your blog for an hour or more...... I forgot why I was looking in the first place..... All is amazing. Holly: I think it looks pretty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 I think I’m going to put a lite coat of mod-Podge on my porch.......and the wax on inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 hours ago, havanaholly said: Oh, well done! I'm no fan of shabby chic, but that turned out downright pretty! Thanks Holly! I follow a Finnish farm style interior designer on Instagram, and when she posted the photo of her real life set I knew I had what I needed in my stash to recreate it in miniature. It was a super fun distraction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Mineejv said: Jodi: After looking at your blog for an hour or more...... I forgot why I was looking in the first place..... All is amazing. Thanks Joanne! I am sorry to have sidetracked you, but I'm glad you enjoyed your visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.