5 Painting Techniques to Give Your Walls Some Texture
Revamping your walls is a good way to add some personality to a room. But, you can do a lot more than just changing it from one solid color to another. Faux finish painting techniques create texture and nuance by replicating the look or feel of other surfaces. Here are some of the most common decorative painting techniques. Sponging This is an easy and popular technique that gives depth to your interior. To achieve this texture, dip a sea sponge into a paint mixture and lightly dab it in random patterns on your wall. For a subtle effect, use a similar shade of color as your base. For something bolder, use a tone that's completely from your main hue. Color Washing Also known as the "broken finish" technique, this can bring a vintage feel to your room by making it look weathered by time. Just apply a thin and translucent glaze over a contrasting base color. Then, do some feathery brushstrokes to create a mellow and soft texture. This can also be done by d...