Pickled Oak Wood Floors

So i wanted to show you how it turned out and also share the whitewash stain formula that i ended up using.
Pickled oak wood floors. The whitewash collects in the darker grain creating a sort of sun bleached negative of the natural wood for a weathered driftwood look. If you have oak floors pickling is your best bet. This stain added very little color to any of the boards maybe slightly lighter with a tinge of green but really brought out their natural color and grain. Browse 275 pickled oak floors on houzz whether you want inspiration for planning pickled oak floors or are building designer pickled oak floors from scratch houzz has 275 pictures from the best designers decorators and architects in the country including new generation of wood and stellar construction services llc.
Minwax wood finish is a penetrating oil based stain that enhances wood grain with rich color in just one coat. Ideal for unfinished wood furniture cabinets. My whitewashed red oak floor isn t finished yet but we did get the most important and definitely the most difficult step finished yesterday the actual whitewashing of the wood floor. The main reason for this is that red oak has red undertones in the wood so when you add whitewash your get a bit of a pink look which is very unappealing for most.
As a reminder here are all the types of wood in their natural raw state. Because of the large pores and the natural grain pattern of oak this technique is essential for working the stain down into the pores of the wood. Pickled floors date back to the 1800s when the process included soaking the wood in a vinegar brine to achieve the bleached look. So if you want a whitewashed look or even a light to mid gray you ll want to take an extra step and bleach the floors first to camouflage the pink.
Look through pickled oak floors photos in different colors and styles and. All of the wood types accepted the stain well except the non conditioned birch side. A similar technique to whitewashing pickling also involves the application of a white stain that will brighten your wood without completely covering the material. Follow the steps below to see how to pickle wood furniture.
For more information on pre finished materials see hardwood flooring and millwork finishing options. Most professionals avoid bleaching hardwood floors because the process may weaken the wood. When pickling oak wood again apply the stain with a brush but it s important to wipe the stain against the grain. Along with furniture like the red oak bench shown here pickling is a great choice for pine floors beadboard wainscot and paneled shutters.
Now pickling is achieved by either using wood bleach first and then applying a light stain or just jumping straight to the staining step. Pickling stains like whitewash are available at most home improvement stores just search specifically for pickling when. However many flooring companies offer pre finished hardwoods in bleached pickled and other specialty finishes.