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What did you use to pickle knotty pine walls?

9 years ago

I have knotty pine walls with posts and beams. I want to keep the post and beams in wood color but lighten walls and would like to know how you achieved this great look. Thanks!

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Uncarved Block Inc.
9 years ago
I'm pretty sure that it's Minwax White Wash stain. I prefer the contrast of having the wall/roof surface in something other than a clear coat finish. It makes the timbers pop a little more. Thanks for the question.

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