How to Do Glaze Painting
Wall glazing involves putting more than one color on your walls to create a deeper, multi-toned effect. In essence, you paint your wall one color and cover it with at least one color of glaze, wiping off the excess to allow the bottom to come through on the finished product. Glazing yields beautiful results and is very popular, but can take some practice to perfect. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Latex paint (low sheen, satin or eggshell finish)
- Paintbrush roller
- Paint thinner
- Oil-based paint
- 2 to 4 inches natural bristle or alkyd paint brush
- Pounce brush
- Cheesecloth
- 2-inch chip brush
Instructions
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Clean, tape and prepare the walls for painting, and apply the fist coat of latex paint (and additional coats if necessary to completely cover the previous wall color). Allow it to dry at least 24 hours.
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Mix the glaze, the paint thinner and oil-based paint as instructed on the glaze can.
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Apply the glaze to small sections of the wall in a thin layer. Before moving on to the next section, use the brush to work the glaze into any corners or edges and to cover any spots you might have missed. If you have access to a second person for help, this is a good job for two.
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After the glaze has been applied, partially remove it with a pounce brush. Twist the brush as you work to avoid making patterns in the wall instead of overall texture.
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After pouncing, use a crumpled piece of cheesecloth to gently blot the area to soften any edges.
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Use the chip brush along edges and corners where the glaze still needs to be textured.
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Remove any protective masking tape before the glaze is fully dry to avoid cementing the edges to the wall. Do not touch the finished wall until fully dry.
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Tips & Warnings
An average-sized room generally takes up to two full days to finish. Check with your local paint store for advice if you are unsure which color and glaze will work together. It is a good idea to practice the glazing technique on a separate piece of wood or unseen area before working on your actual walls.
Paint your walls in small sections, finishing each step before you move on. Once the glaze is on the wall, you only have approximately a half-hour window in which to blot and texture it.
