Decorative Painting Techniques
Step-by-step home improvement guides teach painting techniques for instant impact.
Prepping the Room
Before you paint, clean and prepare the wall, then protect other surfaces in the room.
Color Washing with 1, 2, or 3 Colors
This essential technique involves working a paint/glaze combination to the desired effect.
Create a Linen Look
Here's how to create the illusion of real fabric applied to the walls.
Create a Distressed Look
Transform new wood furniture and surfaces into pieces with vintage charm and character.
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Selecting Colors and Techniques
Decorative Painting Techniques
- Color Washing with One, Two, or Three Colors
- Grading and Graduated Color Blends
- Sponging On
- Sponging Off
- Ragging On
- Ragging Off
- Frottage
- Double Rolling
- Combing: Pinstripes
- Dragging
- Linen
- Plaster Fresco
- Aging
- Whitewashing
- Distressing
- Crackle
- Suede
- Granite
- Blocks and Bricks
- Faux Marble
- Wood Graining
- Stenciled Borders
- Stenciled Relief
- Wallpaper Stenciling
- Metallic Leafing
- Metallic Glazing
- Gliding and Metal-Rubbing
- Weathered Copper
- Southwestern Fresco
- Stripes
- Tape Grids
- Stamping
- Textured Imprinting
- Venetian Plaster
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