How to Make Whitewash
Gather the materials., Mix the whitewash., Paint with the whitewash., Let the whitewash dry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the materials.
To make traditional whitewash,you’ll need a few materials that can be purchased at your local home improvement store.Hydrated lime, also known as builders or masonry lime.
Make sure you don’t get garden lime because this is a different substance.
Salt Water A large bucket A dust mask, protective eye glasses, and gloves -
Step 2: Mix the whitewash.
Combine all of the ingredients in the large bucket to create the whitewash.
Make sure to wear protective gear to minimize the risk of being hurt from the lime powder.
Wearing a dust mask, protective eyeglasses, and gloves should be sufficient.
Mix 2 cups of salt with 1 gallon of warm water and stir to dissolve the salt.Add 6 to 8 cups of hydrated lime to the salt water.
Mix well until the lime is dissolved.
The mixture should be thinner than traditional paint. , Use a paintbrush, roller, or paint sprayer to paint the whitewash where desired. , Allow the whitewash time to dry completely.
The wash will turn white as it dries. -
Step 3: Paint with the whitewash.
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Step 4: Let the whitewash dry.
Detailed Guide
To make traditional whitewash,you’ll need a few materials that can be purchased at your local home improvement store.Hydrated lime, also known as builders or masonry lime.
Make sure you don’t get garden lime because this is a different substance.
Salt Water A large bucket A dust mask, protective eye glasses, and gloves
Combine all of the ingredients in the large bucket to create the whitewash.
Make sure to wear protective gear to minimize the risk of being hurt from the lime powder.
Wearing a dust mask, protective eyeglasses, and gloves should be sufficient.
Mix 2 cups of salt with 1 gallon of warm water and stir to dissolve the salt.Add 6 to 8 cups of hydrated lime to the salt water.
Mix well until the lime is dissolved.
The mixture should be thinner than traditional paint. , Use a paintbrush, roller, or paint sprayer to paint the whitewash where desired. , Allow the whitewash time to dry completely.
The wash will turn white as it dries.
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