Faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Color washes create a softly patterned handmade effect that cannot be matched by any wallpaper patterns.
Step 3: Mix and prepare the two process colors. After the base coat is completely dry, it’s time to prepare the faux effect colors. This effect is made up of two glazes, each made with a different color latex paint. The first layer of glaze is made up of one part latex paint for the color mixed with four parts of latex glaze. The latex glaze is a clear carrier that you use to make the wash transparent and to allow you enough time to lay down the effect. Thoroughly blend the glaze and paint together. Although the glaze may look milky-white now, it will become transparent when it dries. Put aside the first process color and get ready to prepare the second process color. The second color is prepared just like the first. Mix the second process latex color in a ratio of one part latex paint to four parts of latex glaze. You can use the paint manufacturer's coverage recommendations to determine how much glaze and paint you will need to cover an entire wall.
Thoroughly mix the paint and glaze together.
The first glaze is a darker brown, on the right, and the second glaze features a reddish tint, on the left.
