In short. Yes! It does depend on what spray machine you have, to do this I would recommend a small airless unit.
Tools & Application. If you are painting exterior brick, we recommend using a paint sprayer and back rolling the material. For interior brick, you can use a paintbrush and roller. For a unique design, you can use a rag or faux finish brush to create added flare.
No, whitewash is not watered down paint. Whitewash is a mixture of lime, water, and other ingredients such as salt or chalk that creates a milky white coating when applied to walls or furniture. It can be used to create an aged look on wood surfaces and also provides protection from the elements.
Spraying the Stain
Wood stain is already a pretty thin product, but sometimes sprayers require even thinner stain in order to spray it. Diluting the wood stain is one way to prepare the stain to be sprayed on the piece. Note, though, that this will change the color of the stain, as mentioned above.
Miniwax® Stains can be spray applied with HVLP or an Airless Paint Sprayer. HVLP will provide greater spray control and a bit more control of the volume of material you apply. This makes HVLP great for smaller projects you will be staining.
We recommend a water and paint mixture. It's super easy to mix and apply, and it's budget-friendly. Mix white, latex paint with water in a 1:1 ratio, which will give you a nice, transparent look. Test on a scrap piece of wood or an inconspicuous area, then adjust the ratio to your liking.
Mix the Whitewash
Mix a 50/50 solution of water and white latex paint. Stir until the mix is even. Avoid using oil-based paint. It does not mix as well with water.
Ideal for applications on raw, unfinished wood, so you will need to sand away any existing finish before applying. Add a satin polyurethane or water-based matte sealant to extend the life of the whitewash. If applied correctly, whitewashing can last up to 20 to 30 years, with little need for maintenance.
On the other hand, limewash is a type of paint that is made from slaked lime, water, and pigments. Unlike whitewash, which only creates a translucent finish, limewash can create a translucent or opaque finish that allows the texture of the underlying surface to show through.
Long-Lasting: Unlike paint, which requires frequent maintenance, Whitewash is low maintenance and lasts for years. Applicable for Painted Bricks: Unlike Limewash, the Whitewash formula can easily be applied on painted bricks.
Whitewash is water-based paint mixed with water that is great for porous surfaces like bricks. Due to the mixture, only a thin layer of paint ends up on the bricks, allowing some of the original color to stay visible. Whitewashing is a cheap option that can be quickly applied to the surface.
Whitewash preserves the natural texture of the brick while bonding tenaciously to any masonry or coarse wood surface. Some people use paint that they thin out with water to create a similar look but it does not give quite the same result.
Latex, water-based paints are commonly used to create whitewash, but acrylic paint is also an option. While not as chemical-free as a traditional whitewash, this modern alternative can give a tougher finish, so it's considered by some to be more suitable for frequently used furniture.
Salt was often added to exterior limewash to make it more durable and dry slower, producing a better finish. Salt probably came from local salt works. Limewash could also be colored if the opaque white lime color was not desirable.
Let dry in between coats and re-apply as often as you feel necessary to achieve the effect you want, somewhere between 2-3 coats. I applied 2 coats on my table. After the paint has fully dried, you can distress your piece of furniture as much or as little as you want.
Water was added until it achieved the consistency of pancake batter. Whitewash can be applied with a roller, but brushes seem to work best. If you vary the thickness of whitewash, you can make your home look like a gracious English cottage.
Painters use sand paper before whitewashing the walls or polishing doors and windows because it helps the whitewash to stick better to the old surface by effectively increasing the surface area. It helps to remove any type of grease, tar or dirt which may make it difficult for the paint to stick properly.
Brushes waste the least amount of stain or finish. Only the amount that remains in the brush after you are done is wasted. Rags waste the amount of stain or finish that remains in the rag when you are done. Spray guns waste all the stain or finish that bounces back off the object or misses the object.
Olympic Smartguard is specifically formulated to be applied with a spraying device. It's perfect as a clear sealant to protect wood while letting you see the natural wood. Olympic Maximum stains also apply beautifully when used in a pump sprayer, and give you more choices for color and opacity.