Supplies:
- One roll of 2" painter's tape, preferably with paint-blocking technology for cleaner lines
- Drop cloths
- Rags
- 9" roller frame
- Two 9" roller covers
- Paint tray
- One 12" short-bristled wallpaper brush
- Nylon/polyester brush (Sherwin-Williams® Contractor Series® Extra Firm Angle Sash Brush)
- Paint roller extension pole
- Gloves
- One gallon Alabaster SW 7008 in semi-gloss
- One quart Serious Gray SW 6256 in semi-gloss
- One gallon Impressions latex glaze
- 5-quart mixing container
- Level (2" or longer is best)
- Pencil
- Optional: Latex paint extender
Tips:
- Smooth walls are best for this technique, so be sure to prep your walls accordingly.
- Faux painting results vary. We recommend starting with a small sample board to practice your technique — and also to make sure you like the color.
- After the glaze is rolled on, it needs to be worked pretty quickly. Dividing the wall into workable sections will make this easier.
- Always work in a well-ventilated area.
- Wear gloves, as dried latex glaze can be difficult to remove from fingernails.
- The glaze can splatter, so be sure to cover floors and furniture.
How-To:
- Paint the base coat using Sherwin-Williams® Alabaster SW 7008 in semi-gloss. Depending on the color and current condition of your walls, two coats might be necessary. Allow to dry completely (at least four hours).
- Measure the length of the wall and divide it into equal segments anywhere from 24" to 36" wide. For example, a 130" wall should be divided into five 26" segments.
- Using a level and a pencil, mark vertical lines defining each section.
- Tape off alternating segments of the wall.
- Tint the glaze with the Serious Gray SW 6256 paint using a ratio of one part paint to three or four parts glaze.
- Before applying the glaze, be sure to have all your supplies ready and within arm's reach: roller pan filled with glaze mix, roller with extension pole, ladder, wallpaper brush and rags.
- Completely saturate roller with glaze.
- Apply glaze liberally to the first taped-off section. To make it as even as possible, finish with light ceiling-to-floor strokes using the roller. Use the sash brush to apply glaze to any areas near the ceiling or trim where the roller couldn't reach.
- Quickly grab the wallpaper brush and drag it from top to bottom along the entire section. Use a rag to wipe any excess glaze from the brush.
- Starting back at the top, immediately drag the wallpaper brush lightly across the wet glaze from left to right in a smooth, single swipe. Continue with these horizontal strokes until you reach the bottom.
- Repeat steps 7-9 on alternating areas of the wall.
- Allow to dry completely.
- Gently remove tape from the finished areas, then tape off the unpainted areas.
- Repeat steps 7-9 on the remaining sections.
- Allow to dry completely. Remove tape.