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| | From:  Beanface6 (Original Message) | Sent: 10/26/2005 1:13 PM |
Hi - I am new to the Divas and I thought that I would tell you all that I am a faux painter. I actually get paid for doing this. Anyway, if anyone would like tips or advice on wall painting techniques, please feel free to ask. Jeanne |
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Did you ake classes to learn this or did it just come natural? Angelbear |
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I don't see the posted picture. I have a wall that is painted so light a green it looks the color of Drywall (sheet rock). I have heard of the sponge technique. Any suggestions?Do you just dip the sponge in and press it? I would want a subdued look. |
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Sorry, kbue54. You are a day late and a dollar short........unless someone else in the group can take up where Beanface6 left off. I would love to use a sponge or crunched up paper bag to make a patterned wall cover. I haven't been brave (energetic) enough to try it, yet. I still have that pale green wall. |
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Kbue- The gal who started this thread is no longer a member. Perhaps there is some information on the board on how to do it. I know HomeDepot has phamlets on how to do this a little bit. Its in the paint department. What kind of jewerly do you make? |
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absolutelystumped I'm new to this site and came across your question about sponge painting. You should practice first on a piece of cardboard using the same colors... Paint the wall a different color than the glaze you're using. The top color should be deluted with a glaze (sold at home depot) so you don't get a heavy look. I'm asuming you are using a water base paint. Hope this helped but then again your post is not a new one. |
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lol jackie. I can relate to that painting you're doing. When I had a winter I did the same thing. Isn't it funny how changing your surroundings can keep those doldrums away. Love to change my enviroment. I do it now with big artwork cause deez bones ain't what they usta be..(notice my NuYawk accent coming out) and I don't get up on ladders anymore. lolol |
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Sheila, thank you for the information. I am getting enthused again. I still have the putty color wall but it is now covered with family pictures. Do you know whether the faux painting would work on walls other than dry wall? I have two white bathrooms that could use sprucing up. The walls are smoothe wood panel. |
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Make sure you prime the wall first with a water base primer. That's the most important step. Home Depot has a big choice and the employees in the paint dept are very knowledgable on their products. If you want to you could texture the wall. I did a wall with tinted stuff like joint compound. I put it on with a trowel then when dry I painted it in a contrasting glaze which made the raised area of compound stand out even more. |
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I will have to look into glaze. It is a new term to me. I happen to have a hundred dollar Home Depot gift card and was wondering what to use it for. It won't be soon because it has beem pouring rain and cold here. |
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Absolutely....send me your card and I'll take care of it for you  TRose |
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absolutelystumped check this out. All about glaze |
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Great article! I am saving it. Thank you! |
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