DIY: Stippling Walls
When traditional painting just won’t cut it, consider going with a faux finish on your walls. The stippling paint method relies on a wet glaze and paint combination to give walls an attractive, textured effect. Lifting the glaze mixture from the walls with a brush designed specifically to do the job allows a hint of original wall color to shine through. The result is a look that resembles that of finely sprinkled sand. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Semi-gloss, satin or eggshell paints in complementary colors
- Glaze
- Bucket
- Paint stick
- Paint tray
- 6-inch roller
- Stippling brush
- Towel
Instructions
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Start with freshly painted walls for a crisp, clean look. Choose a semi-gloss, satin or egg shell paint that complements the stippling glaze.
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Mix the glaze when the walls are dry. Combine 4 parts glaze and 1 part paint in a bucket. Stir the glaze and paint with a paint stick until evenly disbursed.
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Pour the glaze mixture into a paint tray. Apply the glaze mixture to the walls using a 6-inch paint roller in 2-foot-by-2-foot sections.
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Hold a stipple brush firmly in your dominant hand. Gently pound the stippling brush over the glazed area, creating a dotted pattern.
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Wipe the brush with a towel to remove excess paint as you work.
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Roll the glaze onto another 2-foot-by-2-foot section once you complete the previous section. Use an ordinary paintbrush to apply the glaze to wall corners.
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Repeat the process until the stippling process is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
For every one gallon of glaze you will need one quart of paint.
Use a small, stiff paintbrush to stipple areas that are too tight for the stippling brush.
Work quickly. Glaze becomes thick as it dries, making it difficult to produce an even stippled effect.
