Pickling Wood Floors
Achieve an aged finish on a new furniture piece with our wood pickling technique.
Pickling wood floors. Using a medium grit sanding sponge scuff up all the surfaces to open the pores of the wood. The result is a surface that is subtly coated in paint allowing the natural grain to shine through. Vacuum up any debris or sawdust and wipe the surface clean. Use an orbital floor sander to sand the wood of any existing stain and to achieve a smooth finish.
Work in small sections. If you re eager to alter the color of your hardwood floors but prefer a more classic timeless hue consider a gentle alteration using two techniques. How to create a pickled finish on wood overview for pickling an oak bench. With a 4 inch paintbrush brush a small patch of your chosen pickling solution.
Use whitewash or pickling to refresh hardwood floors.