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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 9: Prepare the second process color.
After the wall is thoroughly dry, we’ll add the second process, a vertical strie. The first step is to add more glaze to the 5:1 ratio glaze/paint mixture to make this pattern more transparent.
Add more glaze to the strie paint mixture to make it more transparent.

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