{"id":1193,"date":"2014-05-22T16:44:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T15:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=1193"},"modified":"2022-11-08T16:27:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T16:27:37","slug":"beautiful-interior-white-wood-finishes-for-dreamy-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/beautiful-interior-white-wood-finishes-for-dreamy-interiors\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful White Wood Finishes for Dreamy Interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

White finishes on real wooden \n\nfloors<\/a>, \n\nfurniture<\/a>, \n\nkitchen worktops <\/a>and other wooden surfaces have become much more popular in recent years. It’s no surprise when, done right, the effect is so clean-looking, bright, attractive and contemporary.\u00a0It’s also a brilliant way to achieve today’s hugely fashionable shabby chic interior d\u00e9cor look, which has blown the long trend for minimalist interiors\u00a0right out of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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White wood finishes can transform wooden floors & furniture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So how do you achieve that absolutely perfect, smooth, beautiful white wood finish? In this post we’ll be answering the questions people ask us most frequently to help you achieve that stunning white wood look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a White Wood Finish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s easy to get confused with white wood finishes since there are so many ways to achieve the effect. So first of all, it’s important to pin down the exact<\/em> effect you’re looking for. You may want a lime wax look, a subtle white wash, a completely opaque white finish or something in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Floor Finishes Using Liming Wax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A popular traditional wood finishing effect, liming is usually carried out on Oak. You get it by raking out the soft grain of the wood, usually with a wire brush. This makes the harder parts of the grain stand out, leaving shallow voids for the liming wax to fill. The effect is stunning: the grain sits proud against a lovely, pale, washed background, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood and the grain’s complex patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of things to think about. One, it takes skill to create the perfect consistent finish. Two, like most waxes, liming wax tends to be fairly soft, easily marked and therefore not great for wooden floors, especially in areas where there’s a lot of wear or moisture. As a general rule, liming wax is perfect for internal wooden doors, picture frames and other low-contact, low-wear wooden surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, it isn’t a good idea to try to paint over a wax finish with a varnish, lacquer or paint, mostly because it simply won’t stick \u2013 the wax forms a liquid-resistant layer that the varnish or paint won’t adhere to and oils would take an age to penetrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Solvent-Based Wood Stains and Dyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A popular way of achieving a beautiful white finish is to use \n\nManns White Trade Light Fast Wood Dye<\/a>, a concentrated dye that can be used on wooden floors, furniture and more. If the white dye is too concentrated, it can be thinned by using \n\nMorrells Light Fast Thinners<\/a> for\u00a0varying degrees of whiteness. This means there’s a treasure trove of decorative effects at your fingertips,\u00a0everything from a barely-detectable and incredibly subtle wash to a finish\u00a0that’s almost like an emulsion paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n