Use a colorwash for a more weathered look. It‘s also a good choice to hide imperfections in walls.
Ragging is the recommended technique for beginners. Glazes were applied to this wall with a ragging mitt.
Decorative paint techniques, like sponging enliven the look of any room.
With the ever-increasing popularity of decorative painting, more manufacturers now offer all-in-one “high-styled” packages of supplies. Experts opt for the best and most effective materials, as directed by the technique. Their recommendations:
• BRUSHES Color washing needs only the cheapest synthetic tools, since this process permanently damages a brush’s bristles; ragging deserves a 2½-inch angle brush for glazing to get into the edges and corners.
• GLAZES Forget mixing any yourself. Buy premade products, preferably water based, that will allow for some drying time.
• PAINTS Oil-based versus water-based? No contest: water-based paints are the way to go. The smell of oils alone will drive you crazy, not to mention that oils yellow over time.
• RAGS Many specialty stores sell bags of clean T-shirts. The price is well worth the time it takes to wash, dry, and remove lint from household cloths.
• SAFETY FIRST Got respiratory problems? Even if materials are water based, mask up and wear gloves.
• SPONGES Buy the natural marine kind, not cellulose. For $35, you can get a large one, but rinse it out after
every use.
• TAPE, DROP CLOTHS AND ALL-PURPOSE COVER-UPS Remember: protection and preparation are key. Use low-tack tape, and wear clothes that wash easily and well.
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