Does anyone have any experience with painting a wood floor white? How did it come out and how long did it last? Did it get dirty very fast?
You would probably need to put an acrlyc sealer over the paint or polyurathene so it would not get scuffed up and dirty plus it would be easier to keep clean this way!
All I can tell you is that I have white tile floors in my entire home and they are an absolute nightmare. They look clean for one day, that's it. The kitchen, oh, forget it, one meal and it's time to clean it again. I used to clean them every day for years and it's a big house. I finally gave up and clean them about 3 times a week. And if it rains, it's a real mess from footprints. Do yourself a favor, don't go with white.
I have painted some floors in my time. They can hold up if done properly. Any floor gets dirty depending on any number of factors. If you choose to try it here is the answer I provided to a similar question . Sanding first is the best way to start. Make sure you vacuum with the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner and then wipe with a tack cloth or a clean white cotton rag dampened with paint thinner or mineral spirits. If you cannot deal with the dust wiping with a deglosser will work (check your local hardware/paint store). As suggested an oil base primer is the next best step (although there are some quality latex primers on the market). A topcoat of either an oil base or latex floor and porch paint is recommended (they come in colors including white). The oil base will take the wear better. The latex finish will eventually wear down leaving an eggshell like finish. Some people prefer this look. If you use latex you can put a polyurethane clear coat over it to add durability. However, it will also make the floor slicker, much like wax. Be careful how you clean your floor. Paint normally takes thirty days to cure and should not be cleaned the first week. After one week a mild soap and water cleaning is alright. Solvent and abrasive cleaners should never be used.
