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How to Apply a Color Wash Faux Painting Technique

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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 10: Enjoy the look of the color wash walls.
Using a base color and just two glazes, you can produce three effects: a richly angular effect using the base and one glaze (steps #1 to #4), an effect with more depth and dimension by randomly adding the second glaze (steps #1 to #5) or a soft, washed effect by wiping down the glazes with a damp cloth (steps #1 to #9). Whichever effect you choose, you can be sure the results will add rich detail and sophistication to your home.
The color wash effect gives the appearance of sandstone or watercolor.

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