subject: Color Wash Painting Can Improve High Traffic Areas [print this page] There is always that one area or room that needs a little extra help! It might be the wall leading up the stairs or the one by the back door that has marks, stains from dirty hand prints over the years or a variety of other issues. Not only do these create eyesores they can really bring down the appearance of the entire room. Now painting can make a great difference, however if there are other imperfections on the wall it might not cover them. One painting DIY project can help though, and it is known as color washing. The color washing masks imperfections by softening the colors on the wall.
How Does Color Wash Painting DIY Work
It covers because latex paint is mixed with wall paper paste in a ratio of 1 to 1. This makes the paint thicker and when added to the wall it quickly covers. The mixture is brushed on the wall by creating a diagonal sweep, almost like making a large "X" mark on the wall. It can be smoothed with a sponge to blend. It is simply a thicker method of painting that helps cover walls that need that extra help. This process does not make the painted wall look like a patch or cover up job either; it is professional and creates a decorative look instead.
Other Factors Or Variants
It is a good idea to take a small section of the wall and use the color washing painting DIY technique, to ensure that it is what you had in mind. Also remember that the paint will look different once it dries and the top coat or sealant is applied. Experiment a bit before you go painting the entire wall, just to ensure perfection!
