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October 18, 2016

They Nailed It! Or Maybe Stained…

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They did it! They did it! After a whole lot of sampling, sanding and re-sampling, our 1905 hardwoods look freaking AMAZING. Being Mrs. Picky paid off 100% and I am thrilled with the result! Today’s post is going to be a little short and sweet but photo heavy. I thought today would be a full blogging day until I realized I had to meet three crews plus a freight company at the house, drop off fence plans for the Historical Preservation Committee for approval, finish ordering lighting and oh yea… schedule to take my car BACK to the dealership after it was there for four days last week because the “check engine” light came on yesterday AND my visor literally fell and was dangling in my face WHILE I was driving. Ugh sorry rant over. First, let’s take a trip down memory lane to where it all began.

These images are from my February post titled “The Big Plan” which gives a full tour of “Our Historic Wonderland” when we first purchased the historic home…


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Boy we have come such a LOOOONG way that it’s hard to even remember the days we could walk through the walls. Keep on reading and scrolling for an update tour!

From almost the day we purchased the home, I envisioned light and somewhat white-ashy hardwoods. I knew I wanted a not so red-orangey look yet thought I may be saving that look for the pre-finished hardwoods we needed for the rooms without original hardwoods. I did not realize that once they were cleaned and sanded down, they would look like this… (Cue the angel bells)

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I think I did the interior designer happy dance when I came by and saw them. Is it sad that I really do get that excited??? Mega dream floors. But then as you may remember from my last post, they added a clear sample coat and it looked like this…

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Crazy huh?!? How is that clear? Still confused. Beautiful for some projects out there but not definitely mine. So I decided to play chemist and make my own stain color. And here is what it is…

We shall call it “Wonderland White”

Pickled White Stain w/ 4Oz of W1- White (per one gallon)

And they got to work!


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Once the ONE coat was wiped on and wiped off, they added a coat of poly and VOILA!

(for the playroom ceiling, they did THREE coats for a more whitewashed look)

Now take a look at where we are post flooring restoration!

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Shoes

Foyer / Living Room / Dining Room

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Main Hallway

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Mud Room

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Kitchen

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Playroom

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XOXO, Brittany Hayes

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  1. Ashley says

    October 18, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    OMG! TOTALLY the right call! I’m so impressed! Excited to see the rest too 🙂

    Reply
  2. Darcy Potter says

    October 18, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    They are perfect and that color is on point!!!! Seriously girl you could make mad money creating new colors for companies 🙂 I love the name to “Wonderland White” just lovely! Hugs, Darcy

    Reply
  3. Debbie says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    So pretty! I love the ashy color of the floors. Are you doing carpet in the playroom area? Sorry if I somehow missed this if you already shared what you were planning to do.

    Reply
  4. Sandy says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Omg…these look perfect!!!! I am so excited to see everything in this house. You are so talented!

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Everything is absolutely breathtaking! It’s so fun to see it all take shape!

    Reply
  6. kai says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    awesome! sooooo beautiful

    Reply
  7. Kerri says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    It’s so gorgeous!!! Do you think it would produce the same effect on new Red Oak? Can you explain your concoction? What brand was the Pickled White stain and was the 4 ounces of W1-White paint and what brand? I’m wanting kind of a gray ashy look.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      May 19, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Yes I too want the same details!

      Reply
  8. Lacey (Styled with Lace) says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:13 am

    WOW! I’m loving everything. The transformation is absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to see how you decorate!!

    Reply
  9. Shari says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love how light and bright everything is! This is making me wish I went with lighter floors. 🙂 I can’t wait, and I mean can’t wait, for everything to be done! Good call girl! xoxo

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  10. liz says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:58 am

    You definitely made the right call on the floors – they are stunningly beautiful!!! As much as I love my dark wood floors, they are extremely high maintenance as far as keeping them dust free and clean. I am in the process of doing some floors over, and am definitely leaning towards a much lighter and softer look. This post has been very helpful, can you give a few more details on the products used?

    Reply
  11. Colleen says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Wow! I completely agree with the prior post about you branding this color! Its going to be huge!
    That’s the one thing I hate about wood floors and cabinets is the orange! (And I’m a Clemson girl, I love me some orange! lol!) But I think that’s why dark wood floors/cabs have become so popular, its the only way to cut the orange. Seriously, call a lawyer and have it branded!

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  12. Stacy Tucker says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    GORGE!!! Everything is stunning, even without furnishings. The floors are perfect.You must be sky to finish the spaces. Congrats!

    Reply
    • Stacy Tucker says

      October 19, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      (Hate auto correct.) You must be syked to finish the spaces!!

      Reply
  13. Laura Elizabeth says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    gorgeous! can’t wait to see what you do with the black painted room!

    Reply
  14. Janet Bergeson says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    You are so amazingly gifted, everything is looking so beautiful. Thanks for allowing us to join in on your journey.

    Reply
  15. Christy C says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    So soothing, calming, dreamy! Love watching this process!

    Reply
  16. Katherine B says

    October 19, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    LOVE your floors! Can’t wait to see what else you do!!

    Reply
  17. Zulema says

    October 19, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Beautiful!! And I can’t wait for the lighting and that beautiful chandelier that you purchased!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    October 20, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Beyond words. It’s perfect. The entire house is breathtaking. Can’t wait to see what else you do.

    Reply
  19. Yessy's Designs says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    So incredibly gorgeous

    Reply
  20. Jan says

    October 23, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    It’s always interesting to see what you’re next surprise is! Looking forward to the next episode of this exciting tale!! Getting really exciting! Thanks for sharing a portion of you’re time and talents!

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    December 25, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Hi. Could you tell me what you mixed with the minwax white wash pickling. You said 4 oz of W1-white per gallon. But what is the the something of 1 gallon that you mixed the 4oz with?

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:33 am

      I am not sure what all of the codes mean but your local Sherwin Williams should understand! This is the formula. Hope that helps! XOXO

      Reply
    • Joanne says

      April 16, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      I just love what you’ve done with your white washed floors….stunning!! Could share with me your formula that you added to the Minwax Pickling Stain? I’m planning to do my walls with the pickling stain and love that idea of adding more white to the mix.

      Thanks so much,
      Joanne from Canada

      Reply
  22. Leslie Spag says

    April 23, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    Looks so pretty!

    I don’t understand the formula…you said White wash pickling, and 4 oz of white paint to 1 gallon…1 gallon of what?

    Reply
  23. Karmel says

    July 28, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Are these red pine floors?

    Reply
  24. Tessa says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    I just leased my first ever studio space and I think I’m going to try your technique on the floors!!! You are probably beyond done answering questions about this LOL but what type of poly did you use? Thank you SO much for sharing your genius with the world 🙂

    Reply
    • Lina says

      September 6, 2019 at 12:20 am

      She hasn’t responded to any of the questions, sadly I also wanted to know what the one gallon of something was.

      Reply
      • Rhonda says

        August 11, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Yes. I noticed that. I also was wondering what:
        brand of polyurethane was used
        What products were used for stain
        What type of wood are the floors – red pine, white pine, ??

        Reply
  25. Brittany Ostebo says

    October 4, 2019 at 12:31 am

    What kind of wood were your floors? red oak? We have red oaks we want to refinish. And I’d love to achieve more of a white oak color.

    Reply
  26. Erica says

    January 28, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    I am so pumped I found your page / blog. I have been trying to explain this exact color to our wood floor guys. Now I have pictures and a mixed to go off of! I was so confused by the fact that straight polyurethane makes it go back to Orange floors again! Thank you so so much!

    Reply
  27. LAURIE says

    April 4, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    WE HAVE RED OAK FLOORS AND I REALLY WANT THAT LIGHT WHITE OAK COLOR. FRESH. BEACHY. WHAT TYPE OF FLOORS DO YOU HAVE? RED OR WHITE OAK? BRAND OF STAIN?

    THANK YOU

    Reply
  28. Rebecca says

    April 9, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Hi there, when you say the picking white stain is mixed with W1- White, does that just mean any white paint? Thanks!

    Reply
  29. Tammy Jones says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Just found your post of white washed wood floors. I would like to get your recipe for your creative concoction for Wonderland White.
    Thank YOU

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      May 1, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      Did you get a response ? Looking for the same answers!!

      Reply
  30. Wendi says

    July 11, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    Hi. Your blue doors are beautiful. Could you share the paint color?

    Reply

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