The technique of faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Striped effects create rich textures and handmade detail that cannot be matched by wallpaper patterns, and they make a room with a low ceiling appear taller.
Step 3: Apply a second coat of the base coat. After the base layer dries, you will often find areas missing paint called "holidays." Rather than trying to touch up these area where the paint is thin, you will get better overall results if you give the walls another even coat of base paint. In addition to covering the holidays, the second coat adds depth to the color.
Apply a second layer of base coat.