Faux Painting Process - how to do it right!

What is faux painting?
Before going towards what exactly is faux painting, we must know the meaning of the word “faux”. The word is a French word, which means "false", and the word aptly describes the form of painting also. It is nothing but an art, which creates an illusion of depth and density on painted walls, doors and ceilings. The effects can also be seen on stone, parchment, and antiquarian. The basics of faux painting basically demand that before starting with the sponge, it should be made sure that the walls are clean and the background color should be decide. It is believed b experts that lighter colors are perfect for backgrounds for they show through the paint so applied and creates a sense of depth or coarseness. It is also advised that the background be painted with semi-gloss or satin paint. This basically increases the desired effect f depth and coarseness. Once all this is done, it is time to gather all the so desired tools and equipments to begin with faux painting.

How is faux painting done?
Generally, faux paintings use glazes that are applied over a base coat that is of a solid color, in order to create texture along with other special effects on walls. For preparing a wash or a glaze first a latex paint color that coordinates with the color of the wall should be selected. Then one part of this latex paint and two parts of water should be mixed in a large vessel. The mixture needs to be mixed well and is now ready to be applied to the wall. While preparing the wash, the ratio of water to paint can be varied depending upon the durability of the painted surface so required. Sponging and ragging on of latex glazes is a good option as they dry quickly and therefore experts advise against dragging, stippling and striping. Acrylic and oil glazes can be prepared using similar techniques. While doing the above activities some things should be kept in mind. The first and the foremost thing is that the paint and the products should be kept away from children. Adequate ventilation should be ensured while mixing the chemicals and also while applying the glazes or washes. The labels and the warnings on all the chemical products should be carefully read and understood.

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