How hard is it to faux paint?
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Venetian plaster is a kind of texture paint so it normally wouldn't be consider faux as the texture is real.
Faux painting is easy but it is also easy to have it look trashy. The most important thing is consistancy. Practice someplace and only after you really know what you want go for it. Make sure you have the patience to complete the job using the same technique you start with. You will need really good ladders or schaffolding if you are going to paint a 20 foot wall.
Other answers:
look for do it yourself book techniques because you need visual not only instructions, there is something called sponging, draging, cloud, etc you muat seee it..
for example :-
Applying a base color? A Faux glazing color combination is simply a base color painted onto your surface with a glaze color(s) applied over it. This combination gives you the faux finished appearance. You may use your existing base color if the surface is sound and the sheen is either Eggshell, Satin or Semi-Gloss Enamel. If you are going to change your base color, refer to the Project Organizer - Interior Painting for project assistance and advice.
Step 1.
Using a bucket, pour one part of Behr Premium Plus Paint (One Quart) and 4-parts of the Behr Faux Glaze (One Gallon) together. This mixture will generally cover approximately 400 sq. ft.
TIP
For a more see-through or transparent look, add extra faux glaze to the mixture. For a denser or more opaque glaze color, add more paint to the mixture.
Step 2.
Using a stir stick, thoroughly blend the mixture together to an even color consistency.
TIP
We recommend you use a practice board to preview your technique and color combination before beginning your project.
Step 3.
Dip a water-dampened sea sponge into the glaze color or brush the glaze color onto the sea sponge.
TIP
Blot excess glaze color onto a clean rag.
Step 4.
Starting in a corner, apply the glaze color by blotting/pouncing the sponge onto the surface until the desired affect is achieved.
TIP
Turning or rotating the sponge will create a random look. Do not squeeze the sponge or push down too hard onto the surface.
Step 5.
Re-apply the glaze color onto the sponge as necessary.
Step 6.
Continue applying the technique, blending the completed area into the newest section to avoid distinct, overlapping lines. Always maintain a wet edge as you work across the surface.
TIP
To achieve a consistent look in tight areas and corners, cut a smaller piece of the applicator to apply the glaze color.
Step 7.
Continue until the surface is complete.
TIP
View the wall periodically to assure an even look is being created.
Finished Look
Base Color: Mesa Tan FF42-1 Glaze Color: Crowning Glory FF42-2
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look for do it yourself book techniques because you need visual not only instructions, there is something called sponging, draging, cloud, etc you muat seee it..
for example :-
Applying a base color? A Faux glazing color combination is simply a base color painted onto your surface with a glaze color(s) applied over it. This combination gives you the faux finished appearance. You may use your existing base color if the surface is sound and the sheen is either Eggshell, Satin or Semi-Gloss Enamel. If you are going to change your base color, refer to the Project Organizer - Interior Painting for project assistance and advice.
Step 1.
Using a bucket, pour one part of Behr Premium Plus Paint (One Quart) and 4-parts of the Behr Faux Glaze (One Gallon) together. This mixture will generally cover approximately 400 sq. ft.
TIP
For a more see-through or transparent look, add extra faux glaze to the mixture. For a denser or more opaque glaze color, add more paint to the mixture.
Step 2.
Using a stir stick, thoroughly blend the mixture together to an even color consistency.
TIP
We recommend you use a practice board to preview your technique and color combination before beginning your project.
Step 3.
Dip a water-dampened sea sponge into the glaze color or brush the glaze color onto the sea sponge.
TIP
Blot excess glaze color onto a clean rag.
Step 4.
Starting in a corner, apply the glaze color by blotting/pouncing the sponge onto the surface until the desired affect is achieved.
TIP
Turning or rotating the sponge will create a random look. Do not squeeze the sponge or push down too hard onto the surface.
Step 5.
Re-apply the glaze color onto the sponge as necessary.
Step 6.
Continue applying the technique, blending the completed area into the newest section to avoid distinct, overlapping lines. Always maintain a wet edge as you work across the surface.
TIP
To achieve a consistent look in tight areas and corners, cut a smaller piece of the applicator to apply the glaze color.
Step 7.
Continue until the surface is complete.
TIP
View the wall periodically to assure an even look is being created.
Finished Look
Base Color: Mesa Tan FF42-1 Glaze Color: Crowning Glory FF42-2
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I don't know if you have the time for this or not, but if you really want to know the correct way and technique The Home Depot offers a wide variety of Saturday classes you can take that will show you the proper way for the outcome of the project you desire. If you go to the customer service desk you can get a schedule of what classes they are offering that month. And it should be free. I took a tile laying/cutting class a couple of years ago and it was free, but check first.
Have fun & Good luck! :)
This site has some great instructions. Good luck with your project.