How to Paint to Show Depth on a Wall
Adding depth to a wall adds dimension to a room. Paint is an inexpensive way to bring walls to life by adding color, texture and depth. An assortment of specialized painting techniques -- faux painting, stenciling, rubber stamping -- can result in stunning walls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Spackle compound
- Painter's tape, 3/4-inch
- Disposable plastic gloves
- Plastic drop cloths
- Paint can opener
- Paint primer
- Wood stir stick
- Paint trays
- Paint rollers
- Paintbrushes
- Interior latex beige paint
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Level
- Premixed glaze two shades darker than the paint
- Small painting sponge
- Cheesecloth
- Small artist's brush
Instructions
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Stone Wall Effect
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Prepare walls for painting by removing wall hangings and curtains. Use a screwdriver to remove outlet and switch plate covers. Patch nail holes with a spackling compound and use painter's tape to cover areas you don't want painted, such as the edges of light fixtures and baseboards.
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Put on plastic gloves and cover the floors with plastic drop cloths.
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Open the can of paint primer and thoroughly mix it with a wooden stir stick. Pour some of the primer into a paint tray and dip the paint roller into the loaded tray. Roll the primer onto the walls. Use a paintbrush for hard-to-reach areas such as edges and corners. Allow the primer to dry.
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Open the can of beige paint and thoroughly mix the paint with a wooden stir stick. Pour some of the paint into a paint tray and dip the paint roller into the loaded tray. Roll the paint onto the walls. Use a paintbrush for hard-to-reach areas. Allow the paint to dry.
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Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark outlines for faux stones. Start measuring from the top where the ceiling meets the wall. Measure down from the ceiling 8 inches and use a level to mark 8 inches in a horizontal line across the wall. Draw vertical lines 12 inches apart within the 8-inch band to create rectangular faux stones. Stagger the next row of faux stone outlines. Repeat this procedure for the entire wall.
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Apply 3/4-inch painter's tape over faux stone outlines on the wall.
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Open the can of premixed glaze and pour some of the glaze into a clean paint tray. Dip the sponge into the paint tray. Press the sponge around the edge of each block in a small section of the wall. Work toward the inside of the blocks as the sponge becomes drier, creating depth.
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Gently pat the stones with a cheesecloth to create more depth, texture and realism. Repeat the sponging and patting until each section of the wall is complete. Allow the wall to dry.
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Remove the painter's tape from the wall to create grout lines.
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Thin the glaze by adding a little water. Dip a small artist's brush into the watery glaze and lightly paint over grout lines to give them a more authentic look.
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Tips & Warnings
Do a sample faux stone on a piece of drywall or wood before starting your stone wall.
Open a window or door to ventilate the room before you start painting.
References
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