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How to Apply a Double-Process Strie Faux Painting Technique

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Faux painting techniques, like this double-process burlap strie, can add grace and sophistication to any room.
Step 5: Make two passes with the strie brush.
Hold the strie brush flat to the wall and press down slightly. Pull the strie brush slowly and steadily across the wall. Don’t stop until you reach the end of the wall. As you near the end of the wall, rotate the brush to carry the pattern all the way to the edge. Return to the beginning of the wall. Holding the brush flat to the wall, pull the strie brush across the remaining paint, overlapping about a quarter-inch.
Use the strie brush to create the first pattern along the painted length of wall.

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