Decorative Painting Finishes for Interiors
Types of Decorative Paint Finishes
Colorwash
Colorwash is a diluted layer of paint or proprietary product that is applied over a base coat to provide a wash or "glimpse" of color. Used often in country homes.
Sponging
Sponging creates a mottled, granulated, knobbly, distressed finish and can vary greatly depending on the colors, method ie sponging on or off, and the type of sponge used i.e. sea sponge, artificial, large holes or small. Sponging on is the method of dabbing a thinned glaze or wash over the existing base coat. Sponging off is covering the base coat with the glaze and using the clean sponge to distress the wet surface. Using two or more colours sponging on can start to create a marbled effect. It can be used on walls and knickknacks.
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RubbingRubbing starts with a base coat of color, a glaze is rubbed over creating a soft cloudy film of color, which imitates the aged look of fresco paintings. It is ideal to use over stencils to slightly distress the look. |
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