To paint the "faux finish" done with a feather duster, sometimes called "tickling"
you will need:
- Paint in a base colour, enough to paint the walls (a gallon/4 liter can should do an average sized room)
- Paint in a contrasting colour (a quart/liter in enough)
- Acrylic based faux finishing/glazing compound enough to cover all the walls, (in a small room 1 quart/liter should be enough)
- Basic repair/cleaning supplies: spackle, sandpaper, tack cloth, primer, de-glossing compound, water, buckets, sponges.
- Basic painting supplies: drop-cloths (plastic & cloth or light & heavy duty plastic), protective gear (gloves, hats, masks), painters' masking tape, paint trays, paint tray liners, brushes, roller cages, roller sleeves (at least 2), stir sticks, empty clean plastic containers or paint cans, a bucket of water, rags, garbage bags.
- Faux finishing supplies, feather dusters (at least 1 per wall), paint shield,
- Someone to help, this is easiest with two people, but be sure you work well together, the work space will be cramped.
How to:
- Prepare the room - remove furniture, cover floor with drop-cloths, cover windows and other areas not to be painted with light-weight plastic covers, remove electrical switch and cover plates, tape baseboards and trim.
- Inspect the walls and clean thoroughly, repair all cracks, holes and flaws in the surfaces. Sand and prime.
- Apply base coat with roller, allow to set up and apply second coat (if using), allow base coat to dry completely (overnight if possible)
- Mix 2 parts glazing compound, 2 parts contrasting colour paint and 1 part clear water in a bucket, (adjust for consistency) and pour some into a clean paint tray. Keep remaining mixture covered.
- Start at the top of your wall, working in a small area (4 foot by 4 foot approx.)using a clean brush, cut in the glazing compound mixture and roll the area.
- Work fast, use a paint shield near the ceiling, using a clean feather duster, brush random strokes through the glaze, removing some as you go. Alternate quick straight-ish sweeps with curved strokes and swirls. the grazing mixture should come off in random patterns and in random amounts (the base colour will show through to varying degrees across the finish). Wipe the duster on rags to keep it as clean as possible (the more saturated it becomes the less glazing compound it will pick up) Step back often to inspect the work, you will see areas that need more "work" from that distance.
- Keeping a wet edge, move on to the next area along the wall. (if you are working alone, your next area will be below the first one, if you have someone working with you move to the next "top area and then back to the first "lower" area as they move out of the way). Keep going, use your paint shield (be sure to keep the back spotlessly clean to cut down on touch ups later), work until the entire wall/room is complete.
- Check the finished look, clean up your brushes, rollers & sleeves, trays and buckets. Seal and store extra paints, glazing mixture and glazing compound.
- Remove painters' tape and coverings from windows and doors. Allow room to dry, re-install electrical switch plates and covers, take up drop cloth, move furniture back into the room and restore it to "livable space."
- Dispose of used tape, plastic coverings, rags etc. in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Enjoy your new room.
You will want to first paint the wall with primer paint. After that, if you are using a good quality paint for your light color, you can do it with one coat of paint. If it's cheap paint you may need 2 or 3.
Yes! I have used both combinations of wall paint in poster paint & vice versa..I used one to tint the other in each instance & noticed that it affected the adhesion as well as the ability to block stains if adding poster paint to wall (white-ish) paint..by adding wall paint to poster paint it made poster paint stick better, flow from brush better, & require fewer coats..all of this while using a high quality acrylic wall paint..
It is not necessary to use a primer for interior walls, but using one helps with adhesion and smoothness of the paint.
Cement Plastered Walls can be made smooth using Wall putty and Paint consumption will be less when wall putty is used.
If you are painting over a semi gloss paint you wand to use trisodium phosphate or TSP on the wall before you start painting. This is a deglosser that will allow whatever paint you are using to adhere to the wall. tip: After using TSP on the wall, give it a soap and water wash to prevent the phosphate in TSP to cause mildew/mold damage.
To effectively blend new paint with old paint on a wall, start by ensuring the old paint is clean and dry. Use the same type and finish of paint for both old and new layers. Feather the edges of the new paint into the old paint using a brush or roller, blending them together smoothly. Allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next one for a seamless finish.
I do it first, before painting the wall, with a sash brush, very carefully at the top. The bottom doesn't matter too much as I yet have to paint the wall, but I usually feather it out over 2-3 inches.
To touch up paint on a wall, start by cleaning the area and sanding any rough spots. Use the same type and color of paint, and apply it in thin layers with a small brush or roller. Allow each layer to dry before adding more paint, and feather the edges to blend with the existing paint.
You will want to first paint the wall with primer paint. After that, if you are using a good quality paint for your light color, you can do it with one coat of paint. If it's cheap paint you may need 2 or 3.
Wall paint can peel due to moisture issues, such as water leaks or high humidity, improper surface preparation before painting, using low-quality paint, or applying paint in extreme temperatures.
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Yes! I have used both combinations of wall paint in poster paint & vice versa..I used one to tint the other in each instance & noticed that it affected the adhesion as well as the ability to block stains if adding poster paint to wall (white-ish) paint..by adding wall paint to poster paint it made poster paint stick better, flow from brush better, & require fewer coats..all of this while using a high quality acrylic wall paint..
To paint a patch on a wall for a seamless finish, follow these steps: Clean the area to remove any dirt or debris. Sand the patch to smooth out any rough edges. Apply a primer to the patch to help the paint adhere. Paint the patch with the same color and finish as the rest of the wall. Feather the edges of the patch to blend it with the surrounding area. Allow the paint to dry completely before applying a second coat if needed.
It is not necessary to use a primer for interior walls, but using one helps with adhesion and smoothness of the paint.
To effectively paint corners for a professional finish, start by using a high-quality angled brush to carefully cut in along the edges. Work in small sections and use a steady hand to create clean lines. Make sure to feather out the paint to blend it seamlessly with the rest of the wall. Additionally, consider using painter's tape to protect adjacent surfaces and create sharp, crisp corners.
Cement Plastered Walls can be made smooth using Wall putty and Paint consumption will be less when wall putty is used.
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.