How to Keep Glaze From Drying When Glazing Wall

Different applicators create various effects when glazing a wall.

Glazing walls is a method to add decorative effects that can add texture and depth to a surface. To glaze a wall, you need a glazing liquid, a tinting color and satin-finish latex paint. The most crucial part of glazing is not leaving burn lines caused by painting over areas after the glaze has dried. You can add a retardant to your glaze to slow down drying time.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Glaze mixture
• Retardant agent (such as turpentine for oil-based glaze)
• Wooden stir stick
• Paintbrushes, cheese cloth or other application material

1. Purchase your choice of retardant to add to your glaze mixture. There are many brands to choose from that are suited for oil-based paints, acrylic and colorant glazes.

2. Mix your glazing agent or open your can of prepared glaze. For example, if mixing colored satin or semi-gloss interior house paint, use a ratio of 5 parts glaze to 1 part paint (5:1).

3. Pour the retardant agent into your glaze mixture. Follow the instructions on your brand of agent to get the correct amount.

4. Stir the retardant and glaze with the wooden stir stick until the mixture is smooth.

5. Apply the glaze to your wall using a paintbrush, cheese cloth or other applicator to achieve your desired look.

References

• ArtSparx.com: General Glazing Techniques: Oil based