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a casual appearance, nothing beats the translucent texture
of colorwashing. By simply using different color palettes
with this versatile technique, you can give your room
a fluid calm or the Old World charm of an aged fresco.
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Basecoat:
SW 6313 Kirsch Red
Topcoat
with Glaze: SW 7507 Silver Strand
Optional
3rd Color: SW 7033 Brainstorm Bronze
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illusions®
Finishing System
Specifically designed to help you easily create faux painting
techniques and looks. All that's missing is your imagination.
View all faux finishing
products
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neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store has all the materials
you need to achieve this faux painting technique.
* 1/4" nap roller and paint tray
* 2" and 4" latex paint brushes
* paper towel or soft cloth
* low-tack painter's tape
* plastic bucket
* drop cloth
* practice board
* Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint®
Interior Latex Satin
* illusions® Faux Finish Latex
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Preparation: |
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clean, dry, dull surface is optimal for painting. Wash
your walls with mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Scrape
any loose paint, patch any holes, and sand smooth. Remove
dust with a vacuum or tack cloth.
WARNING!
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping,
or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain
lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain
damage or other adverse health effects, especially in
children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to
lead or other hazardous substances requires the use
of proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted
respirator (NIOSH-approved) and proper containment and
cleanup.
For more information, call the National Lead Information
Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in U.S.) or contact your local
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Step 1
Mask ceilings, baseboards, and trim with painter's tape.
Paint the wall with your desired basecoat color and allow
to dry completely (minimum 4 hours or overnight). Step
2
Mix one part Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior
Latex Satin to five parts illusions® Faux Finish
Glazing Liquid™. Dip a clean brush into your glaze
mixture and wipe to remove excess glaze. Begin brushing
the wall in short strokes that overlap and crisscross.
The more overlapped and random your brush marks, the
better. Allow to dry.
Tip
For a soft, feathery effect, use a drier brush. After
dipping it into your glaze mixture, remove the excess
glaze with a dry paper towel or cloth.
Optional Third Color
Mix one part Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior
Latex Satin to 15 parts illusions® Faux Finish Glazing
Liquid™. Apply using the same
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