Faux Paint Finish Can Be Partly Wiped On And Off, Or Manipulated In Other Ways
Paint applications that are designed to imitate other materials are called faux paint finish. Different methods are used to apply paints, glazes, and texturizing materials to create illusions of fabric, stone, wood, and other natural surfaces. Depending on how it is used, most often it is applied by hand tools with a variety of paintbrushes, sea sponges, putty knives, and cotton rags.
There are many ways to vary this technique, and it really is a good idea to practice first. Here is a guide of some effects that you can achieve:
Sponging is the easiest decorative finish to master. You can sponge with paint or tinted glaze on a color base.
Sponging off is a faux finishing technique similar to sponging. However, for sponging off, first you apply the paint or glaze on the walls, then you remove it with the sponge before it dries.
Ragging is a faux finishing technique that’s a little different than sponging. After you try it, you’ll want to rag everything. The paint applicator is a rag and not a sponge.
Ragging off is a faux finishing technique...