Whitewashing is such a basic, time-worn look and appears nice each season. You’ll spot whitewashed finishes in nearly each decor fashion, from farmhouse styling, to beachy decor, French styling and rather more. However for some purpose, I’m at all times impressed to start out whitewashing objects in my home through the spring season — particularly my outdated pots and planters to provide them a recent, clear look. So on this tutorial, I’ll present you a easy whitewash paint approach utilizing acrylic paint. 

Whitewash Paint Approach

Utilizing acrylic paint

That is such a easy tutorial, however should you’re new to DIY and crafting, this can be a nice solution to experiment with making a natural-looking, time-worn paint impact. Quickly, you’ll be courageous sufficient to whitewash every thing! (In actual fact, I’m enthusiastic about whitewashing my fire + a wooden buffet in our basement).

• Acrylic Paint (2 colours, possibly 3)
• Damp paper towels – you’ll be eradicating paint!
• Chip Brush
• Water
• A small bowl or container

Tip! Don’t be tempted so as to add too many layers – whitewashing is meant to permit the unique end to point out by way of. For this small undertaking, you may completely pull this off with simply one paint shade. However if you wish to add depth, have a few extra acrylic paints readily available.

I began with a 1/4 inch dab of paint within the bowl, then combine in water till it was runny. Then slather it everywhere in the pot, like so.

Instantly after this picture, I started flippantly dabbing the floor with a moist paper towel. As soon as it was dry, I’d repeat.

(Paint. Dab off with moist material. Let dry. REPEAT).  I did this about 3 occasions, with this being the ultimate end result.

In case your pots are going to be displayed outdoors, I’d suggest spraying them with a polyacrylic spray to set the paint (so it doesn’t run off within the rain). Or, you possibly can wait and see how they maintain up…as a result of the weathered look is what you need!

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Want some inspiration? Listed here are some fairly objects with a easy whitewash approach (affiliate hyperlinks included).