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Color washed walls in kitchen.A color wash is a blend of paint and glaze. Glaze is mixed with paint--1 gallon of glaze to 1 qt. of paint. Apply the mixture to the wall with sponges, brushes or plastic bags. The end result is an uneven, washed look similar to watercolor. -
Pewter-gray stripes painted in a bathroom.Paint stripes onto your walls in a vertical or horizontal pattern. Use different colors, or different sheens of the same color. For example, alternate glossy and flat paint for a striped variation. -
Handpainted lettering on a staircase.Hand-painted lettering is commonly seen above doors, archways and fireplaces. Lettering is a great accent to a child's room. Apply inspirational sayings using a stencil made from vinyl lettering. Letters do not have to be a single color. Add a variety of colors to each stencil for a more colorful look. - Add more character to a room with a hand-painted mural or vignette. Paint the base coat of your mural an eggshell sheen, or higher. Using flat paint on a mural will absorb the paint too quickly. Transfer images to the wall using transfer paper or a projector.
- Decorative patterns can be added to an interior wall using a variety of techniques. When painting, use a dry, round brush to work paint through the stencil. Too much paint on the brush will leak under the stencil. Stencils are traditionally made of polystyrene, however, you can also cut them from vinyl masking film.
