I m a diehard white paint fanatic so i can t see this happening any time soon but if i did decide to paint the walls a different colour these white floorboards would allow for that because of how neutral and versatile they are.
How to paint floorboards white.
First and foremost you have to get those right.
It s all about bare bones you see.
Ideally you should use floor paints for a long lasting finish but most good quality paints suitable for woodwork will give you a surprisingly tough floor.
Try pastel or muted grey and white paint tones to suit your decor.
Paint wood washing or liming floorboards which produce a light feel.
However you can t just slap any old emulsion on.
How to paint floorboards white.
Paint is a quick easy and affordable way to transform floorboards particularly when compared to carpet or the cost of replacing with brand new hard wood.
Wood washes create a soft french provincial and swedish style floors.
Painting floorboards is a great way to update a room on a budget especially if you have the time to tackle the job as a diy project.
The subtle colors highlight the grain of natural timber.
I think wooden floors are easy to clean and perfect for children and as we had original victorian floorboards underneath the carpet in our new house i thought i.
In our new house i want floors that are easy to clean and maintain and look nice and bright which is why i wanted to paint the floorboards white.
And you should be up for a little light diy.
Always invest in the basics.