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Color Wash
This free-form finish is known
for its subtle variations of color and natural, soft glow.
Supremely versatile, it can be adapted to any living environment
- from modern to traditional. It imparts a peaceful, tranquil
feeling that adds to the comfort of any room of your home.
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Base Color
Benjamin Moore Paint #70
Glaze Colors
(A) Benjamin Moore Paint #2165-40
(B) Benjamin Moore Paint #AC-9
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How-To Instructions
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Prep 1:
Before base coating, make sure your surface is in good
condition. Patch holes and cracks with spackling paste,
and wash any dirt from surface using a mild soap. Mask
all windows, baseboards, and moldings using 2”
painter’s tape. Evenly apply paint with roller.
Base coat should always be a satin or semi-gloss latex
finish. Two coats may be necessary depending on coverage.
Let dry 24 hours.
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Prep 2:
Before
you faux, prepare your glaze/paint mixture(s). A 5:1
ratio (5 parts Faux Like A Pro glaze to 1 part paint)
is highly recommended. This ratio will allow you time
to work the finish and prevent it from drying too fast.
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Step 1:
Colorwash is a wet-on-wet technique in which transparent
strokes of color blend together seamlessly. Dip
tip of 4" latex brush into glaze A, then apply
with long criss-cross strokes, swinging your arm
freely from the shoulder. Place strokes randomly,
leaving portions of the base coat showing through.
Work in 3 sq. ft. areas until each wall is complete.
Do not stop in the middle of the wall. |
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Step 2:
Work over the same area, brushing on glaze B as
in step 1, filling in the blank spots, but still
leaving hints of the base coat showing through.
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Step 3:
While the glaze is still wet, pass over it with
a clean, dry, bristle block brush, using powerful
sweeping strokes to melt the two colors together.
Work your surface until you have achieved a soft
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Step 4:
A badger softening brush can be used as a final
step to further soften the surface and eliminate
any visible brush strokes. Move the brush in light
figure-eight patterns over the entire surface. |
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Tip 1
When applying colors keep your strokes random,
yet balanced. Avoid creating dark blotches of
color.
Tip 2
Remember that blending
requires long brush strokes and a lot of pressure.
This is an energetic process. Keep your upper
body free and open, constantly making contact
with the wall.
Tip 3
If your finish turns out
looking too dark or too bright, you can soften
the wall by dry brushing over it with a touch
of the base color. Put the base coat into Faux
Like A Pro glaze using the 5:1 ratio.
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FINAL FINISH |
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Supplies:
- gallon of glaze
- bristle block brush
- badger hair softener
You will also need the following
basic supplies from your local hardware store:
- two 4" latex all purpose brushes
- paint roller
- medium nap roller
- roller tray
- 3" latex cutting brush
- large bucket for water
- 2 containers to hold glaze/paint mixture
- painter's tape
- paper plates for off loading paint
- latex gloves
- rags for clean up
- drop cloth
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