Faux Finishing Tips

Negative Application Faux Finishing

This is the most popular method to Faux finishing and results in more glaze being left on the wall than with the positive application method. Don't forget - the color you apply last will be the color you will see the most.

1. Prepare surface for painting. Roll on your base coat and allow to dry thoroughly.

2. Using your second color, apply a thin, even coat of prepared glaze. be sure not to apply too much glaze and work within a 4 square feet area at a time to ensure that the glaze remains wet during the next step.

3. Apply Faux finishing tool (e.g.. roller, chamois) to the area covered with wet glaze until the desired look results. 2 people makes this job easier and faster. One person applies the glaze and the other applies the Faux finish tool.

Positive Application Faux Finishing

This is the best method to use when you want to apply only a small amount of glaze to a wall.

1. Prepare surface for painting. Roll on your base coat and allow to dry thoroughly.

2. Pour a small amount of prepared glaze into an empty tray. Roll your roller through the glaze, evenly distributing the glaze over the roller, than apply to wall. You may apply more than one coat of glaze, depending on the effect desired.

*Faux Tips to remember!

To finish the corners, while the glaze is still wet, remove tool from cage frame and press it gently into the corners until desired effect is achieved.

For tight, small areas use a small, damp sea sponge!