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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 10: Vertically apply the second process color.
Using a quality 4-inch latex paintbrush, evenly apply the second process color vertically. Leave a little more paint on the top of the stripe to pull down with the strie brush. Paint enough of the second process color to cover two widths of the strie brush.
Apply the second process color vertically.

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Text by Benjamin Hardy
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