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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