By: Stephen Drommonsy
Submitted: 2010-10-12 05:36:46 | Word Count: 881
Sponge painting is under no circumstances an innovative new idea, but faux finishes on the whole continue to grow in popularity. Evidently there is a unceasing flow of new or updated techniques designed to bring the latest look in wall décor into your home. However, the problem is that a few of the techniques require a little more skill and time than some people are willing to invest. Whilst you might be hesitant to attempt some of the harder elaborate faux finishes. Sponge painting remains probably the simplest ways to add some visual interest to your walls.
There's several ways you can use sponge painting to produce a faux finish, and below are two of the best ideas. Both ideas involve the use of glaze, and the techniques are generally completed by anyone - no unusual skills are required!
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Before applying the faux finish, you should properly prepare your walls.
· Wash walls by wiping them with a damp sponge. When dry, give them a wipe using a lint free cloth to get rid of any stray particles.
· Tape off all areas that you don't want to get paint on for example molding and window frames. Make sure to use a top quality painter's tape so that you will not take off the finish from areas that have been taped.
· If you are applying a color which is lighter than the present wall color, you will have to use at least one coat of excellent quality primer. Even if that isn't the case, you may consider applying primer so that the new paint can have a fresh foundation. Once you have prepared your walls, you’re able to start. Glazing can be completed in any color you choose, so there is no limits on your creativity. This method is just a coat of glazing applied over a base coat to accomplish a faux finish.
Once the base coat has been applied, apply the faux glaze in small sections. The glaze is created by mixing your paint color with faux glaze. To cover a room of around 400 square feet, you will need to mix one quart of paint to one gallon of glaze.
Method One
. Use a roller to apply the glaze on your wall, making sure that excess paint is removed from the roller before beginning.
· Next, dab with a slightly dampened sea sponge. First, dab at the edges left from the roller and then dab the entire area.
· It's important to complete dabbing before the glaze dries, so you’ll have to work speedily. When the sponge has a lot of glaze on it, rinse the sponge and continue. Use all sides on the sponge in order to achieve a random pattern.
· Continue, taking care to blend away all hard edges with your sponge.
Method Two
This technique uses the same glaze mixture as the first, but for this idea you won’t roll the glaze onto the wall. Instead, it is going to be applied with the sponge.
· Place a damp sea sponge into the glaze mixture, and remove the excess.
· Starting in the corner, dab the glaze onto the wall.
· You'll be able to apply as much or as little of the glaze as you want, just continue until you prefer the effect which has been achieved.
· Continue adding glaze to the sponge as necessary, being careful not to apply excessive glaze. The sponge should not be soaked with glaze.
· As you work, make sure to blend each section into the other. You do not want to leave any hard lines behind.
· You may also decide to add another coat of glaze in a different color. This will likely add a look of depth on your walls.
These two sponge techniques are perfect for beginners who want to accomplish a faux finish. Try it this weekend and discover ways to easily transform your room in just one day!
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