Is your interior looking dull and boring? Well, if so, why not try something more
creative than usual?
Sponge painting is
a fun, quick way to full a space with character. And, it really is easy to do
by yourself. Follow the tips below on sponge painting your wall – from start to
finish, we’re here to help you through all the steps.
So, what’s the buzz about sponge painting?
Why people love sponge painting:
Let’s get started
1. Choosing colours
How many colours should you use? This depends on what type of effect you
want to create:
- One or two colours makes a room bold as it creates a more contrasted finish.
- More colours create a subtle, cloudy effect.
Test your colour
combinations on a small part of a wall or a piece of board to find the perfect
colour. Just remember: to darken a
room, you should choose a darker top coat;
to lighten a room you should choose a darker base colour.
2. Apply a base colour
Paint the walls
with a coat of the base paint using either a paint brush or a roller. Opt for a
satin or matt paint. Once the walls are painted and dried, apply a second layer
of the basecoat.
3. Make a mix
Mix 1 part top coat
paint to 4 parts glaze. Stir together. The glaze will make the top coat more
transparent.
4. Sponge the walls
Dip your sponge
into the mixture of paint and glaze, wiping off any excess paint so that it
doesn’t create any random drops and blobs of paint around the room.
Press the sponge
against the wall lightly. You don’t have to do this uniformly. You can roll the
sponge over the wall to create textured impressions. Continue this until the
entire wall is covered. Replace the sponge when it becomes worn.
Main tools & materials needed for the project
- Bucket
- Basecoat paint
- Paint roller/ paint brush – for painting on the base coat
- Top coat paint
- Paint tray
- Glaze – we recommend Art-FX-Glaze-Coat
- A few sponges – natural sea sponges work best
- Stirrer
- Stepladder
For more information
on products to use, see:
For more information on techniques,
see:
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/sponge-painting-walls
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