The popularity of whitewash furniture is something that has changed over time. At the moment it is enjoying a period of rapid growth in popularity and many pieces are selling for a great deal of money. There are places that you can buy high quality white furniture such as beds and bedside tables for good a good price, but if you want to make your own here is how.

1.First you need to take the piece of furniture you want to whitewash and sand it down. This can be done just by using a piece of sandpaper or an electrical sanding device. If the piece has many layers of paint on it, you might need to use chemical paint stripping.You then need to clean the wood thoroughly to remove all dirt, dust and sawdust. wait patiently for the item to dry

2.You then need to mix in a container, one parts water to two parts white latex paint. you need to get hold of a 3″ high quality paint brush and make sure you have a moist clean cloth to wipe away any mistakes you make. Use long careful sweeping brush strokes and go with the grain when painting. The watery paint has a habit of soaking into the wood quickly so you’ll need to go over area well.

3.when the whole item is covered in paint and just before its managed to dry, take a clean cloth to it and wipe until you see the grain again. This will make the wood appear like it has a light stain and if you want a thicker more weathered look, simply repeat the previous steps to build up the layer.

4.When you are happy with the look, give it a light sanding again to bring out the grain again and then seal the wood using clear satin polyurethane. Let it dry, rub it down a little with an abrasive cloth and repeat this process until you get the look you are after. Use this method to create a great white wardrobes, bedside table or even dresser.