There are several different techniques for applying Copper Metallic paint. My preferred technique is an arcing random brush stroke instead of using a random pattern with a roller, or a vertical/horizontal criss cross pattern with a brush. Each technique can be beautiful, but the texture of the surface will change the look entirely. I once painted Copper Metallic on an orange peel texture, and it just looked kind of muddy. I prefer the Imperfect Smooth texture because it allows the paint to reflect light from the subtle texture of the surface and the brush strokes. Read more...
How to Paint a Brushed Copper Metallic Faux FinishAdd Rich Beautiful Color and Texture to Your Home2/8/2014
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The first time I tried to paint with brushed suede, I painted in 3' by 2' sections. This resulted in what I call framing where I could see dark rectangular frames around the areas I painted. This guide will show you how to avoid this mistake, and give you professional results.Brushed Suede offers the velvety touch of suede, warm earth tones, and rich dimensions of texture to create a subtle feeling of luxury to most any room. There are many paint manufacturers including Valspar from Lowe's, Ralph Lauren from Home Depot, Benjamin Moore from specialty retailers. I have found them all to be very good products. Read more... Recently, I was asked to paint a Copper Metallic faux finish over an orange peel textured ceiling. In order for it to work I needed to make the texture an Imperfect Smooth finish. This texture is required for many different faux finishes. The Imperfect Smooth texture is being used in many new homes and has been for the past several years. Orange peel textured walls were predominant before then. Many people are updating their orange peel textured walls to Imperfect Smooth now. Sometimes creating a feature wall like the wall around the fireplace. Other times it's done on a ceiling. The Imperfect Smooth texture is necessary for many faux finishes often seen on feature walls. So if you're up to it, here's how to do it. How to Apply Venetian Plaster Over Wallpaper. A Beautiful Way to Replace Wallpaper Venetian Plaster creates a beautiful marble-like finish on interior walls. The manufacturers instructions don't include covering wallpaper. This article will tell you how to professionally apply Venetian Plaster over wallpaper.Tools required: Tarps, sponge sanding block (fine, not course), blue tape (1.5" recommended), a utility knife, a Texturing & Polishing Trowel, a putty knife (or multi-tool with a blade edge), a ladder (high enough for you to reach the ceiling edge), a 4-6" spatula (plastic recommended), a Venetian Plaster Steel Spatula Kit (found in stores carrying Venetian Plaster), a mud pan/tray, clean rags, Mineral Spirits (for cleaning oil-based primer from tools).Read more... Venetian plaster creates a luxurious polished marble-like finish over interior walls and ceilings. The manufacturer's instructions only apply to smooth surfaces. This article tells you how to apply it on an orange peel textured wall. Venetian plaster creates a luxurious polished marble-like finish over interior walls and ceilings. The manufacturer's instructions only apply to smooth surfaces. This article tells you how to apply it on an orange peel textured wall. 1. Lay down tarps in front of wall being worked on. Tape the baseboards. If the wall connects to another wall or ceiling that is not being plastered tape the adjoining surface. Make sure you press the tape edge firmly to prevent bleed-through. Read more... |
AuthorCorbin Henry is a Decorative Painter and a certified Venetian Plaster Artisan sharing tutorials on faux finishes. If you found something you like here, please share it with your favorite social media!
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