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Faux Finishes, Glazes and Other Options Available To You

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For those interested in a few faux finishes, there are many different options on the market. The term “faux” simply means that you will be creating something unique without actually using the specific materials commonly associated with it. For example, a faux brick wall is either painted or created using a stencil, rather than using real bricks. Many of the faux looks you see on walls in homes or places of business can be created by you. You will want to know a few of the products that you need to use to create these looks. Take a look at some of your options here.
 
Glazing Paint
 
One option you have to create a unique faux painting project is to use a glazing product. Glazing paint can be used without having to be mixed. It can be used on your walls, ceilings, and some other materials like woods. It works well for both furniture projects and crafting. When used, glazing paint gives several affects. You can use it to create a distressed wood, a lime wash, a sand like texture or even a metallic finish.
 
Tintable Glaze
 
As the name implies, this product is able to be colored. To be more specific, this product allows you to paint over the top of any other color since it is translucent. The end result is that the finished piece of work has a multi dimensional look to it. This is a nice option for virtually any application.
 
Crackle Paste
 
This product is commonly sold as “aging glaze.” It can give an excellent old world look to something. It adds that rustic and antique look. This often helps the object to look like it is an older, cracked oil varnish. You can use it on top of many painted surfaces. For example, to finish off the look of a room, use crackle paste over the wood framing of the windows to help give it an aged look. It can also be used on furniture, trim, lamps and much more.
 
 
This product is needed to add a finished look to a space. For example, it goes on clear, while allowing the color and texture of the painted wall underneath to come through. But, it offers a lot of protection to the display. This is a good option for those who want to have their artwork protected. You can find products that offer an ultra flat finish, too. It can be used on walls and virtually over any other faux painting project.
 
These are just some of the options you have for interior painting. You may find that there are many more options to select from too, all available to help you to complete your look.
Paint Colors offers Faux Finishes,Glazes

Paint Colors offers Faux Finishes,Glazes

Faux Finishes

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Faux finishes can be divided into either positive or negative techniques. Covering the wall with a coat of glaze and then using a tool to remove it is a negative technique because you are taking glaze away. Loading a tool with glaze and applying it to the wall is a positive technique. Whichever technique you use practice is essential to creating an even design. Practice your faux finish in a laundry room or guest room where any mistakes will not be as noticeable.

Fifty percent of a faux finish effect is derived from the base coat or foundation. Preparation is essential to a good final finish. Thirty percent of the finished effect is from the glazing medium and its interplay with the base coat. Ten percent is created by the application tool and the impression it makes and the last ten percent of your faux finish is created by you and your application style.

Regardless of the effect you want to create in your faux finish the first step is to prepare your walls by washing them. The next step is to paint your base coat. If you are a novice
paint the dark color as your base because it is easier to lighten a color than darken it. Use a satin or eggshell interior latex paint for your base coat. Flat paint has a high porosity and no sheen value. Satin latex has a slight sheen that is ideal for decorative effects.

Allow the base coat to dry completely but don’t wait more than a week to apply the top coat. Waiting longer can jeopardize the paint job because of everyday contaminants such as hair spray, cooking oil and general dust buildup. These contaminants put a film on the clean surface and prevents proper adhesion of the glaze for your faux finish.
Use a plastic hair comb or window squeegee to for a dragging technique that leaves grooves in the faux finish by removing glaze. The wider the notches cut in the rubber squeegee the wider the stripes.

Use a feather duster or barbecue brush to lift the glaze from the wall. When you dance the duster over the wall it allows the base coat to dance through. This method called stippling creates dimension. In the faux effect called rolling try using a roller with a terry cloth rag or bubble wrap attached with rubber bands. Work in a random pattern to pick up the glaze.

When searching for a tool to create a faux effect look for items made of plastic that have textural elements like bristles and fabric or a raised surface. Try to find items with a handle for ease of use. If you are going to be working on a large area use a larger tool to speed completion time. Buy two of the same item so one can be drying while you are using one. Sometimes the wackiest items make the best effects. Consider using a toilet brush, fly swatter, or a duster car mop. Look in the automotive and household cleaning sections of your store for inspiration. You’ll never see these items the same way again.

Paint Colors offers best Brands for Faux Finishes-Metallic Paint

Paint Colors offers best Brands for Faux Finishes-Metallic Paint