In contrast to a regular paint job, whitewashing brightens the look of wood surfaces while allowing their natural grain to show through. The light color and pleasingly imperfect aesthetic of ...

Q: I have wood wainscot paneling that is now stained. A painter said he wants to whitewash it. What is whitewash and should I do it? A: Whitewash (remember Tom Sawyer's fence?) is an old-fashioned ...