Faux painting is no longer the realm of professionals. You can do it yourself provided you have the correct method to do it. It's not even difficult for first timers and those who want to do it themselves.
The Technique
Faux painting is the way to mimic or imitate the false look of stone texture or leather. You can add color and texture to the wall and it is called additive or positive technique. Removing or diminishing the color or texture is called subtractive or negative technique. Glaze is the common material used in subtractive technique. However, the material dries up quickly.
Faux Glazes
There are two types of glazes: latex or water-based and the oil-based.
Latex or water-based glaze can be easily cleaned with soap and water. This is recommended for first-timers and do-it-yourself workers. When doing this for the first time, however, see to it that you do it on small areas first.
Oil-based are a more durable and harder finish. They also need longer time to apply. For easier use, however, there are ways to help workers. You can buy additive solutions at finer paint supply stores to lengthen working time for glaze painting.
Faux Painting Techniques
The beauty of faux painting is that it provides many techniques to create different effects. Here are some of the many faux painting techniques:
Sponging
It is a positive technique and maybe the easiest method to do. Using a natural sea sponge, you apply paint to a wall to provide a richly textured look. You can use several colors over the base paint and may opt to be bold or subtle. You can even camouflage uneven or repaired crack walls using this method. If you apply glaze here, it can also produce a negative effect.
Ragging/Rag Rolling
This is a negative technique wherein you apply tinted glaze over the base painted walls using a wadded up dry rag or a rag twisted over a cylinder. Tinted darker color glaze in the same color family are used over the base coat. One or two colors can also be used. The glaze can be removed from the rag by dabbing or rolling it over. If you like a softer look and texture, you can use sponge and it makes a positive finish.
Color Washing
This is an additive technique which makes use of tinted glaze mixture over the base coat and applied in a circular motion appearing like you are washing the wall. You can either use a rag or a natural sea sponge for your preference for a soft look or a more textured look.
Stripping
This is a positive technique wherein stripes are designed by using a level or plumb line as guide. Cover these stripes with tape then paint glaze every other one.
Apply anyone of these methods to your room and look how marvelous it could look after. You will be amazed with the result of your own effort and it would be a great experience for you.
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