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). Cut
your natural sea sponge in half, creating a flat surface.
Quarter one of the halves to create smaller pieces for
sponging in corners and along edges. Wet each sponge in
clean water and wring thoroughly.
Tip
Pour glaze mixture into a paint tray or plastic liner
for easier dipping.
Step 2
Mix one part Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior
Latex Satin to five parts illusions™ Faux Finish
Glazing Liquid™. Dip the flat-cut surface of a
damp sponge into your glaze color. Blot onto a stack
of paper towels, leaving a small amount of glaze. Begin
in an upper corner and gently press the sponge repeatedly
against the wall. Overlap each impression, and rotate
your hand at the wrist with each dab.
Tip
Be careful not to squeeze or slide the sponge along
the wall.
Step 3
As your sponge becomes drier, reload, blot and repeat
the application process, working in manageable sections.
If your sponge becomes too saturated, rinse it in water.
Optional Technique
For a different effect, try sponging off your glaze
coat. Roll on a solid 3-foot x 3-foot section of glaze.
Then dab with a damp sponge to remove portions of the
glaze and reveal your basecoat color. Be sure to rinse
out your sponge often.
Optional Third Color
If you prefer even more dimension, you may choose to
sponge on a second glaze coat color. Allow ample time
for your first glaze coat to dry before you begin.
Tip
Step back often to review your work from a distance.
This will allow you to see any uneven spots and help
you maintain a consistently random pattern.
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