I have the texture of that bumpy-ness and wavyness, i don't like that texture, i want my walls to be smooth, is it safe or okay to apply joint compound to make it smooth? i've heard you can and then you can't, i've heard it cracks and falls, but then i hear to not leave joint compound as your last coat, which of course i'm not going to do, i need to do the whole inside of the house and if i can apply it and make the texture smooth, then a prime, then a final coat which will then be the color? First time doing this but i've been doing research before i do this, sorry if i sound like i'm repeating myself lol i just want to make sure i'm getting everything in there!Can I use joint compound to make the wall smooth for texture and then put a prime and then the final paint ?
It sounds as though you have artexed walls, in which case the best remedy is to have them re plastered. This is a skilled job and very difficult to do well if you haven't done it before. Ask a plasterer for a quote.Can I use joint compound to make the wall smooth for texture and then put a prime and then the final paint ?
Clean the walls with TSP. Do one coat scraping the excess joint compound off the surface. Let dry at least 8 hours. Keep applying coats and letting it dry. Once you have it smooth(which you can do by sanding or damp sponge which I prefer since there is less dust) you can prime the walls....let dry and paint.
What thickness will be needed to fill the voids? If their is cracking in the textured walls you will need to control them, ';joint tape';.
Make sure walls are not waxy or even slightly greasy. If possible, sand extremely high spots down a little. Coat walls with a primer.
If most of wall area will take 1/8 inch application for fully filling, you should be OK. Maybe a deeper spot here and there. If thicker application is required, you should look into other wall covering products.
Prep is important to success. Better safe than sorry. You heard that one before.
If the the wall surface is flat and clean you can begin right away to apply a coating. If it is stained with nicotine it should be cleaned with TSP first or primed before mudding with a stain hiding primer so the stain does not leach through.
Rather than use wall compound for the project you would acheive a stronger result using Thin Set.
Also, Thin Set does not shrink like wall compound does so you can be done with one application and one surface smoothing. Thin Set is a powder that needs to be mixed so a strong drill is needed and a mixing rod. Thin Set comes in various drying time ranges i.e. 30 minute, 45 minute, 90 minute and such. Pick a longer drying time so you can do one wall before your abutting edges start to dry. Use good stainless steel trowels and blades for application and of different widths.
Make up only as much as you can use before it dries and keep covered with a wetted towel or paper towel or such and use a tray to hold the batch you using at the moment. Have a wet cloth handy for wiping off your tools as needed.
Do not apply big globs of material; you are only applying a skim coat to level.
Imperfections can be smoothed with a wet sponge. To sand the entire wall surface get a swiveling sanding plate to hold the sandpaper or for less dust that open checkered sheet for smoothing compounds. This is screwed onto a stick for long reach and ease.
After the Thin Set or compound has cured (let it rest for a day if you have the time) it willhave to be primed with a good quality primer B-I-N is a good fast drying shellac primer that will seal, prime and be ready to paint almost immediately but your paint dealer can recommend many others adn BIN as a strong odor , if that matters. A thicker primer will add to a smooth surface.
The primer coat should be uniform in appearance before top coating. Most primers can be tinted to create a base closer to the color you will be painting the walls.
You should be satisfied with each step of the process before going to the next. Do not rely on step 4 to fix step 2 and such. Have good strong, plastic drop clothes secured well and a moving work mat for under your mud bucket , paints and such. It makes for a neater job and you feet won't be walking on spilled stuff. The 3 foot wide rolls of plastic work well. Any mud that gets onto trim or places you don't want it clean it immediately, it is much easier than doing it later.
The advantage of premixed compound is that it is already mixed. It is more convenient but Thin Set is better. The second advantage of premixed is it can be time saving unless it shrinks too much and you have to reapply. Doing the whole house, have good strong tools to help you. A job like this is also really good to do if you are a dancer and a the right tempo of music can make it go better. After all this work, use a high quality paint; it doesn't have to be expensive but don't go too cheap.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
How to add textures in ms paint?
my frnd did it
its awesome
but he refuses to tell meHow to add textures in ms paint?
Try the manual, have you looked it up?
its awesome
but he refuses to tell meHow to add textures in ms paint?
Try the manual, have you looked it up?
I want to paint stripes on one side of my room, but the walls are textured..?
what can i do to make it so the paint wont seep under the tape? is there a spray or something?I want to paint stripes on one side of my room, but the walls are textured..?
Make sure to use painter's tape...you can stick it really firmly to the walls without as much chance at pulling up the texture. I don't know of a better method than taping; just make sure to run your fingernail along the edge of the tape to press it down firmly.
I've also heard of that you can use an acrylic matt medium found at craft stores. You paint it on next to the tape and then paint your wall color--it should help give a crisp line with no bleed through.
Make sure to use painter's tape...you can stick it really firmly to the walls without as much chance at pulling up the texture. I don't know of a better method than taping; just make sure to run your fingernail along the edge of the tape to press it down firmly.
I've also heard of that you can use an acrylic matt medium found at craft stores. You paint it on next to the tape and then paint your wall color--it should help give a crisp line with no bleed through.
Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
I was browsing through wallpapers to cover 2 walls in my room, which would need about 4 rolls. The rolls I liked were all over £20 ($35ish) so I couldn't afford to get everything I needed.
Is there any way I can get paint to look really textured and wallpaper-y?Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Wallpapers To Go
http://www.wallpaperstogo.com/
Debbie Travis Home Decorating DIY %26amp; Design Tips
http://www.debbietravis.com/
Bob Vila Paint Designer
http://www.bobvila.com/DesignTools/Exter…
look at using sponges and two paints blends for textured appearance,
if there is a basic pattern you can draw on heavy paper as stencil cut-out as template, and paint in with brush, roller, or spray,
SeeMyDesign.
http://www.seemydesign.com/
Behr Color smart
http://www.behr.com/colorsmart4/colorsma…
Materials-World colour charts
http://www.materials-world.com/index.htm
..Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Don't texture your walls. In a year's time you may be fed up with it and it cannot be undone. You are stuck with it. If you want something different, buy a 2.5L tin of suede effect paint. Put it on with a brush and see if you like it. If you do, then do the rest of the room either in a similar sued effect paint or a more traditional paint and keep the suede look for a feature wall. But honestly, I would keep away from the texture stuff.
Good luck.
maybe a faux linen technique where you strie a glaze down horizontally, then let it dry, then strie a second time, but vertically. it truly looks remarkably like linen when done properly
to make a simple glaze, mix paint and glaze with a very small amount of white
practice on white boards first (but it's easy, don't be scared) (but honestly, the savings of doing a linen strie (sometimes called a cross hatch strie) won't be worth the time and effort. my suggestion is to buy the wallpaper for convenience)
First just so you know this isn't easily reversible. Once you texture walls they stay textured. Buy a bucked ot fast drying drywall mud. This is applied like paint with a scrub brush. Brush it on and dab or swirl it until you get what you want. Once it's dry pait it like you would any other wall. Practice on an old piece of wood first.
Paint the wall the color you like in a lighter shade of it. When that is dry either use a sea sponge or rag rolling technique in the darker shade of paint.
http://www.how-to-faux-finish.com/
method one ...cheap ...buy a roller with built-in pattern maker ...Various types ...method two ..cheapest ...put elastic bands over your existing roller ..more the merrier
Like some other people said, i would use a sponge after the paint is almost dry and maybe do a pattern.
Is there any way I can get paint to look really textured and wallpaper-y?Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Wallpapers To Go
http://www.wallpaperstogo.com/
Debbie Travis Home Decorating DIY %26amp; Design Tips
http://www.debbietravis.com/
Bob Vila Paint Designer
http://www.bobvila.com/DesignTools/Exter…
look at using sponges and two paints blends for textured appearance,
if there is a basic pattern you can draw on heavy paper as stencil cut-out as template, and paint in with brush, roller, or spray,
SeeMyDesign.
http://www.seemydesign.com/
Behr Color smart
http://www.behr.com/colorsmart4/colorsma…
Materials-World colour charts
http://www.materials-world.com/index.htm
..Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Don't texture your walls. In a year's time you may be fed up with it and it cannot be undone. You are stuck with it. If you want something different, buy a 2.5L tin of suede effect paint. Put it on with a brush and see if you like it. If you do, then do the rest of the room either in a similar sued effect paint or a more traditional paint and keep the suede look for a feature wall. But honestly, I would keep away from the texture stuff.
Good luck.
maybe a faux linen technique where you strie a glaze down horizontally, then let it dry, then strie a second time, but vertically. it truly looks remarkably like linen when done properly
to make a simple glaze, mix paint and glaze with a very small amount of white
practice on white boards first (but it's easy, don't be scared) (but honestly, the savings of doing a linen strie (sometimes called a cross hatch strie) won't be worth the time and effort. my suggestion is to buy the wallpaper for convenience)
First just so you know this isn't easily reversible. Once you texture walls they stay textured. Buy a bucked ot fast drying drywall mud. This is applied like paint with a scrub brush. Brush it on and dab or swirl it until you get what you want. Once it's dry pait it like you would any other wall. Practice on an old piece of wood first.
Paint the wall the color you like in a lighter shade of it. When that is dry either use a sea sponge or rag rolling technique in the darker shade of paint.
http://www.how-to-faux-finish.com/
method one ...cheap ...buy a roller with built-in pattern maker ...Various types ...method two ..cheapest ...put elastic bands over your existing roller ..more the merrier
Like some other people said, i would use a sponge after the paint is almost dry and maybe do a pattern.
Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints & tips?
I need any ideas on how to make textures in watercolour paintings. I know there are a lot of stuff to use with acrylics, but in watercolours I only know how to make texturedd effect with salt, crinkled tissue or plastic wrap. Any other ideas? ThanksTexture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use the following: salt, alcohol, or sea sponge.
used separately they have a great effect to watercolor paintings! good luck.Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use pastels over the top
start with a wash and then increase thickens lay by layer
let the paint run down
sprinkle rices is another one I heard of.
Flick water colour over it
blot dry with serviette
or lay a text matarial over the top
blow through a straw
just experiment and piddle around-isn't that what you do with your other mediums? it is harder to get the textures you want with watercolors-im not gonna lie, i do know more about acrylics- but sand, foil,sponges and oil works well-it also depends if your water is hard or soft. sometimes if you just experiment with something you get a really good result, now turn that into something, paint around it, you know? you could also make a comb out of cardboard or just use a normal one and play around with that. you get a marble effect using a granulated wash, that could be used as sky or landscape. In watercolor the texture ends up being more ';tromp l'oiel'; (sp) then actually being raised off the paper like with acrylics. the key here is layering.hope this helps!
Cornstarchgrow hair
you can use the following: salt, alcohol, or sea sponge.
used separately they have a great effect to watercolor paintings! good luck.Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use pastels over the top
start with a wash and then increase thickens lay by layer
let the paint run down
sprinkle rices is another one I heard of.
Flick water colour over it
blot dry with serviette
or lay a text matarial over the top
blow through a straw
just experiment and piddle around-isn't that what you do with your other mediums? it is harder to get the textures you want with watercolors-im not gonna lie, i do know more about acrylics- but sand, foil,sponges and oil works well-it also depends if your water is hard or soft. sometimes if you just experiment with something you get a really good result, now turn that into something, paint around it, you know? you could also make a comb out of cardboard or just use a normal one and play around with that. you get a marble effect using a granulated wash, that could be used as sky or landscape. In watercolor the texture ends up being more ';tromp l'oiel'; (sp) then actually being raised off the paper like with acrylics. the key here is layering.hope this helps!
Cornstarch
Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
any other prep besides priming?Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I've been doing it for years.
Never had a problem.Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I think you can, but why don't you try a test patch? I like to apply texture to small jobs using a plastic wisk broom, that I dip into the selected texture mix, pull the bristles back, and let fly towards the wall. Try a little test area, and then you'll know. If you don't like how it's looking, wipe it off with wet rags, and try again. If you do small scale tests like that, you'll know when you get ready to spray the whole wall. If it's a small area, you might find you like this method of application. :)
I've been doing it for years.
Never had a problem.Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I think you can, but why don't you try a test patch? I like to apply texture to small jobs using a plastic wisk broom, that I dip into the selected texture mix, pull the bristles back, and let fly towards the wall. Try a little test area, and then you'll know. If you don't like how it's looking, wipe it off with wet rags, and try again. If you do small scale tests like that, you'll know when you get ready to spray the whole wall. If it's a small area, you might find you like this method of application. :)
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
i love texture and want some ideas on what i could use for texture. added material or anything.
i heard tile glue is good? is that true?
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
Yeah, sure, tile glue is good. You could also try spreading pollyfilla and painting over that, you could uses a very thick paint called gauche, You could add sawdust to the acrylic paint and paint with that, you can paint over sand paper, lay down some denim and paint over that as well or carpet, wood, plastic, stones ect.
Basically, you could paint over anything and it would have a texture.
Have fun!
=]Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
I love acrylics and painted with them for years
You can actually buy the stuff the keeps if from drying fast and you can get the stuff that makes is thicker and gives it texture
I have used glue but it gets a funny shiny look
get brave and try oil it is wonderful and talk about texture wow
oil gives your paintings life
I avoided oil for years and I love it now
it depends what texture your looking for i guess, but ive used sand in it before, it sounds wierd but it worked well. or if you layer the paint it has a good texture. Like the above, oil paint is really good aswell..x
i heard tile glue is good? is that true?
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
Yeah, sure, tile glue is good. You could also try spreading pollyfilla and painting over that, you could uses a very thick paint called gauche, You could add sawdust to the acrylic paint and paint with that, you can paint over sand paper, lay down some denim and paint over that as well or carpet, wood, plastic, stones ect.
Basically, you could paint over anything and it would have a texture.
Have fun!
=]Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
I love acrylics and painted with them for years
You can actually buy the stuff the keeps if from drying fast and you can get the stuff that makes is thicker and gives it texture
I have used glue but it gets a funny shiny look
get brave and try oil it is wonderful and talk about texture wow
oil gives your paintings life
I avoided oil for years and I love it now
it depends what texture your looking for i guess, but ive used sand in it before, it sounds wierd but it worked well. or if you layer the paint it has a good texture. Like the above, oil paint is really good aswell..x
Dried Textured Paint on a car?
http://www.bellaandbirch.com/
Would that work? I remember hearing about cars that were taped, but would this would?Dried Textured Paint on a car?
clarify your question.......the link didn't explain your q.
Would that work? I remember hearing about cars that were taped, but would this would?Dried Textured Paint on a car?
clarify your question.......the link didn't explain your q.
I have sand textured walls. I am trying to paint over stripes the last person painted on. They still show!?
I am trying to figure out what to do! I don't want to sand my texture off. That will leave a new stripe mark! Does anyone know if I should just keep painting layers on or any other solution?I have sand textured walls. I am trying to paint over stripes the last person painted on. They still show!?
You don't need to prime over existing paint. Painting two coats of a good paint (not the cheap stuff) should get rid of the strips. If still a touch visible you may need a third.
If you buy the cheap paint it will probably take 4-6 coats. There is more hiding ability in the good paint.
No sanding will be required.
I am a retired painting contractor so I have done this many times.I have sand textured walls. I am trying to paint over stripes the last person painted on. They still show!?
put primer on it first. just to be sure :)
your best bet is a roller, not a brush.
You don't need to prime over existing paint. Painting two coats of a good paint (not the cheap stuff) should get rid of the strips. If still a touch visible you may need a third.
If you buy the cheap paint it will probably take 4-6 coats. There is more hiding ability in the good paint.
No sanding will be required.
I am a retired painting contractor so I have done this many times.I have sand textured walls. I am trying to paint over stripes the last person painted on. They still show!?
put primer on it first. just to be sure :)
your best bet is a roller, not a brush.
How do you Save custom Textures in Paint shop pro 9?
I need to know how (exactly how please) To save Custom Textures in PSP9 I have a image i'm wanting to use as a texture but can't find how to do it (Or if I even can!)
Thanks!
MadieHow do you Save custom Textures in Paint shop pro 9?
Save the image that you want to use as a texture in .bmp format in either C:\Program Files\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Textures\ or in My Documents\My PSP Files\Textures.
You might have to convert the image to greyscale before you save it (I've only worked with greyscale textures). This can be done by selecting the Greyscale item from the Image menu _before_ saving to one of the texture folders.
Thanks!
MadieHow do you Save custom Textures in Paint shop pro 9?
Save the image that you want to use as a texture in .bmp format in either C:\Program Files\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Textures\ or in My Documents\My PSP Files\Textures.
You might have to convert the image to greyscale before you save it (I've only worked with greyscale textures). This can be done by selecting the Greyscale item from the Image menu _before_ saving to one of the texture folders.
How can you bring about changes in texture while using acrylic paints?
i always end up with a uniform texture with only variations in the shade of color...How can you bring about changes in texture while using acrylic paints?
There are special mediums you can use to thicken the paint. Go to www.cheapoes.com or www.dickblick.com to get info on these. Modeling paste, heavy gel mediums, Fiber Paste, Coarse Crackle Paste, Coarse Pumice Paste, Clear Granular Gel,Coarse Garnet Gel. Some artists put a bit of sand in the paint. You can even press a screen into the paint or bubble wrap to create texture.How can you bring about changes in texture while using acrylic paints?
The easiest choice is to apply the paint in non-uniform thicknesses. Apply the paint thickly.
You can also do an underpainting with another media, such as modeling paste. You could even create a collage of different media (paper, found objects, etc.) for your underpainting.
Hi Gabbybab,..Try using ';different'; tools, to apply the paint, such as a pallet knife, or brushes with very stiff brisles,..Also try putting the paint on thick, %26amp; keep on working it with your brush,..WHILE it is drying,..african american hair
There are special mediums you can use to thicken the paint. Go to www.cheapoes.com or www.dickblick.com to get info on these. Modeling paste, heavy gel mediums, Fiber Paste, Coarse Crackle Paste, Coarse Pumice Paste, Clear Granular Gel,Coarse Garnet Gel. Some artists put a bit of sand in the paint. You can even press a screen into the paint or bubble wrap to create texture.How can you bring about changes in texture while using acrylic paints?
The easiest choice is to apply the paint in non-uniform thicknesses. Apply the paint thickly.
You can also do an underpainting with another media, such as modeling paste. You could even create a collage of different media (paper, found objects, etc.) for your underpainting.
Hi Gabbybab,..Try using ';different'; tools, to apply the paint, such as a pallet knife, or brushes with very stiff brisles,..Also try putting the paint on thick, %26amp; keep on working it with your brush,..WHILE it is drying,..
What can I add to PVA glue to make it thicker and use it as paste for textured painting?
You can mix it with cheap toilet paper. Just mix about 1 part water to 3 parts glue. Then soak the thin public bathroom style toilet paper in it. Then use your hands to mush up the mix. It forms a sticky paste that you can use to create texture or hold things onto the canvas. I know an artist who uses this in all of her paintings.What can I add to PVA glue to make it thicker and use it as paste for textured painting?
I don't think you can thicken it by adding anything. Short of going out and buying sculpting gel I would try some experiments on paper. Brush on, give it a few minutes to set up and then try scumbling into the surface with a clean dry bristle brush to see if you can lift up some texture. I think you could repeat this process a couple times. You could also try applying with a thick soft paint roller like for wall paint. Be sure to rinse out really well or it will wreck the roller.
Good Luck.What can I add to PVA glue to make it thicker and use it as paste for textured painting?
add texture white
cornflour i think you have to cook it with the paste well thats wat you do when you make your own glue.
PVA Glue to thicken?
Ive heard about it as a size, but not to thicken things up. It would help if you clarified what paint you are using, oils, acrylic ect.
I don't think you can thicken it by adding anything. Short of going out and buying sculpting gel I would try some experiments on paper. Brush on, give it a few minutes to set up and then try scumbling into the surface with a clean dry bristle brush to see if you can lift up some texture. I think you could repeat this process a couple times. You could also try applying with a thick soft paint roller like for wall paint. Be sure to rinse out really well or it will wreck the roller.
Good Luck.What can I add to PVA glue to make it thicker and use it as paste for textured painting?
add texture white
cornflour i think you have to cook it with the paste well thats wat you do when you make your own glue.
PVA Glue to thicken?
Ive heard about it as a size, but not to thicken things up. It would help if you clarified what paint you are using, oils, acrylic ect.
I am interested in a paint product called Polymix- looks textured like wallpaper -used in businesses. Thx!?
Our corporate offices have it on the walls -- looks and feels like speckled paper - raised a little bit. Thanks for any help or information.I am interested in a paint product called Polymix- looks textured like wallpaper -used in businesses. Thx!?
Here are a couple of referances for the product
you are looking for;
Moser %26amp; Schwank Painting
4502 10th Avenue
Temple, PA 19560
610-921-8272
Jim Schwank, President
Polymix Paint Applicators
Contract Coatings, Inc.
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Pamela and Jeanne Reager
717-731-8640
Polymix Paint
or check out paintcafe.com
http://www.paintcafe.com/en/produit/poly鈥?/a>
Here are a couple of referances for the product
you are looking for;
Moser %26amp; Schwank Painting
4502 10th Avenue
Temple, PA 19560
610-921-8272
Jim Schwank, President
Polymix Paint Applicators
Contract Coatings, Inc.
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Pamela and Jeanne Reager
717-731-8640
Polymix Paint
or check out paintcafe.com
http://www.paintcafe.com/en/produit/poly鈥?/a>
Do you have to do anything special to a textured wall before you paint it?
If it has paint on it already............no. If it is just texture only.......then you must prime it first.Do you have to do anything special to a textured wall before you paint it?
you can use primer. other than that noDo you have to do anything special to a textured wall before you paint it?
wash with TSP and water,prime,paint
wash it if it is dirty . that is what i do.
you can use primer. other than that noDo you have to do anything special to a textured wall before you paint it?
wash with TSP and water,prime,paint
wash it if it is dirty . that is what i do.
Can you paint over a textured wall?
There is this awesome house we want to buy. all the walls are textured... i'm not sure what its called, but its like little bumps. popcorn maybe? anyway, its like this peachy/pink color and i would def want to paint it a different color. how would i do this? can i just paint over it?Can you paint over a textured wall?
For textured walls yes. There are rollers made just for textured walls that work really well. You have to first paint in different directions to get all the cracks and then paint in the same direction so it looks nice. However if it's popcorn ceilings we are talking about, painting those doesn't work. Good luck with your new house!Can you paint over a textured wall?
If it is a sprayed on texture you can probably remove it with water and a scraper. But it will be a big mess. And you may need to make repairs to the walls underneath.
If it is a plaster texture then you just need to paint with a roller.
But if you are serious about the house, take the time to go back and make sure you want to tackle the job. Asked the sellers how they last painted those walls.
Hey Baby Colton!!! Born on my birthday!! Sounds like the orange peel finish they put on walls. Just get a thicker nap for the roller. Someone at a home improvement store should be able to help you get what you need. Roxanne
it doesnt matter what the texture is .yes, just paint the walls what ever color you want.
You can paint over a textured wall. its like any other wall just with little bumps.
Hope This Help
get a paint brush and dab it in between.
For textured walls yes. There are rollers made just for textured walls that work really well. You have to first paint in different directions to get all the cracks and then paint in the same direction so it looks nice. However if it's popcorn ceilings we are talking about, painting those doesn't work. Good luck with your new house!Can you paint over a textured wall?
If it is a sprayed on texture you can probably remove it with water and a scraper. But it will be a big mess. And you may need to make repairs to the walls underneath.
If it is a plaster texture then you just need to paint with a roller.
But if you are serious about the house, take the time to go back and make sure you want to tackle the job. Asked the sellers how they last painted those walls.
Hey Baby Colton!!! Born on my birthday!! Sounds like the orange peel finish they put on walls. Just get a thicker nap for the roller. Someone at a home improvement store should be able to help you get what you need. Roxanne
it doesnt matter what the texture is .yes, just paint the walls what ever color you want.
You can paint over a textured wall. its like any other wall just with little bumps.
Hope This Help
get a paint brush and dab it in between.
Paint textures?
I want to paint an accent wall in my living room its about 16'', i really like metallic paint but im finding it hard to find the colour i want, Homebase is very limited and B%26amp;Q doesnt have the green i want. Im looking for a sort of sage or gold/green Any ideas? The other option im looking at is suede effect paint, it looks difficult to get right but has a much wider range of colours. What do you think?Paint textures?
I like metallic paint too and tried it a few years ago. It consisted of two pots that were applied in different ways and even though it was undertaken by a professional, it looked simply dreadful - cheap and patchy! We ended up repainting it virtually straight away. If you favour the metallic look, why not try wallpaper - there are lots of patterns around at the moment that have large, metallic accents within them which look very classy and expensive.Paint textures?
Paint your wall in sage green and allow to dry. Then mix 'clear base' or 'scumble' with some gold emulsion [ make enough for the wall so you don't run out] and apply over the sage painted wall with a roller.This will give a transculent effect.so you will see the green with a gold shimmer over the top. Try on some plywood first to see if you like the effect
I like metallic paint too and tried it a few years ago. It consisted of two pots that were applied in different ways and even though it was undertaken by a professional, it looked simply dreadful - cheap and patchy! We ended up repainting it virtually straight away. If you favour the metallic look, why not try wallpaper - there are lots of patterns around at the moment that have large, metallic accents within them which look very classy and expensive.Paint textures?
Paint your wall in sage green and allow to dry. Then mix 'clear base' or 'scumble' with some gold emulsion [ make enough for the wall so you don't run out] and apply over the sage painted wall with a roller.This will give a transculent effect.so you will see the green with a gold shimmer over the top. Try on some plywood first to see if you like the effect
How do you add texture to wallboard before painting?
add a little bit of white sand to the paint and mix really, really well......you'll get great texture with just a little effort.african american hair
I want to paint the lower half of my walls a textured blue ontop of a white base, how do you transition?
Where the blue would meet the white halfway up the wall how do you transistion? any ideas would be great I cant seem to find any pictures or articals about this style of painting, maybe its called something I dont know? any help would be awsome!
ThanksI want to paint the lower half of my walls a textured blue ontop of a white base, how do you transition?
A couple of things that you can do...
1) Paint your walls entirely white. Then to put on a crisp band of color without any bleed, first place a line of blue painter's tape where you want the color separation to be, then run a small bead of latex caulk over the edge where the two colors will meet. Wipe down the caulk until you have a very thin layer on the wall, then peel off the tape, and paint up to the line of caulk. The thin bead will seal off the dry surface better than any tape. A few hours later, peel off the caulk.
2) do as I stated above, but you could also add a wallpaper border or a chair rail molding to enhance the separation.
ThanksI want to paint the lower half of my walls a textured blue ontop of a white base, how do you transition?
A couple of things that you can do...
1) Paint your walls entirely white. Then to put on a crisp band of color without any bleed, first place a line of blue painter's tape where you want the color separation to be, then run a small bead of latex caulk over the edge where the two colors will meet. Wipe down the caulk until you have a very thin layer on the wall, then peel off the tape, and paint up to the line of caulk. The thin bead will seal off the dry surface better than any tape. A few hours later, peel off the caulk.
2) do as I stated above, but you could also add a wallpaper border or a chair rail molding to enhance the separation.
Is wallpaper a better option or Textured paint?
texture paint when applied by an amateur ALWAYS looks like such a mess. Wallcoverings applied properly is a much better choice.Is wallpaper a better option or Textured paint?
It depends on how long you intend to keep the wallpaper. I prefer textured paint since you can change the colors of the wall much easier than stripping off wallpaper.
If you choose to apply wallpaper make sure the wall has been primed with water-based kilz-it. After that is dry roll on a couple coats of wallpaper sizing to form a barrier between the wall and the wallpaper. It is a starch like substance mixed with water. I find it easier to apply using a small sponge roller.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr鈥?/a>
They might have the kind you mix with water at Lowes or home depot.Is wallpaper a better option or Textured paint?
Wallpaper can give you more options e.g. vinyl papers can give options of textured paint finish also. You can check more in the article here:
http://indiahometips.com/wall-paper-cove鈥?/a>
Wall paper can be removed when you or the next owner gets tired of it. Textured paint is almost forever.
Wallpaper is best.
paint is easier to apply
It depends on how long you intend to keep the wallpaper. I prefer textured paint since you can change the colors of the wall much easier than stripping off wallpaper.
If you choose to apply wallpaper make sure the wall has been primed with water-based kilz-it. After that is dry roll on a couple coats of wallpaper sizing to form a barrier between the wall and the wallpaper. It is a starch like substance mixed with water. I find it easier to apply using a small sponge roller.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr鈥?/a>
They might have the kind you mix with water at Lowes or home depot.Is wallpaper a better option or Textured paint?
Wallpaper can give you more options e.g. vinyl papers can give options of textured paint finish also. You can check more in the article here:
http://indiahometips.com/wall-paper-cove鈥?/a>
Wall paper can be removed when you or the next owner gets tired of it. Textured paint is almost forever.
Wallpaper is best.
paint is easier to apply
How do you keep paint from migrating past the border tape in textured interior walls?
You need to ';feather'; the paint on under the tape... lightly load the brush, and then lightly (think of this-- youre using a feather to paint, do it gently!_ stroke the paint from MID TAPE DOWN. If you do this patiently, it will sort of seal off the bottom of the tape with a layer of paint, and then you will be able to paint the next coat normally. You will need to be really careful when you take the tape off that it doesnt peel any of the paint off, but once you take your time with that, it should all be nice looking and crisp.How do you keep paint from migrating past the border tape in textured interior walls?
Make sure your tape is down really tight to the wall (I use blue 3M painters tape), use a brush rather than a roller to cut in along the tape, don't load a lot of paint on the brush, paint strokes away from the tape. Should help unless you have one heck of a texture.How do you keep paint from migrating past the border tape in textured interior walls?
I painted my bedroom today and had the same problem...it's hard to press the tape deep enough into the texture in order to prevent leakage. I think I'm just going to go back over it with a small paintbrush (like one i'd use for art) and try to make thin lines to define the edges and cover up the spots that seeped under the tape. The paint was fine in most spots, but it looks pretty bad in the bumpier places. I found an old can of ceiling paint in my garage to touch up with, but I've got 3 more rooms to paint so I'm curious as to what you find out. I'll be watching this question...good luck!
Make sure your tape is down really tight to the wall (I use blue 3M painters tape), use a brush rather than a roller to cut in along the tape, don't load a lot of paint on the brush, paint strokes away from the tape. Should help unless you have one heck of a texture.How do you keep paint from migrating past the border tape in textured interior walls?
I painted my bedroom today and had the same problem...it's hard to press the tape deep enough into the texture in order to prevent leakage. I think I'm just going to go back over it with a small paintbrush (like one i'd use for art) and try to make thin lines to define the edges and cover up the spots that seeped under the tape. The paint was fine in most spots, but it looks pretty bad in the bumpier places. I found an old can of ceiling paint in my garage to touch up with, but I've got 3 more rooms to paint so I'm curious as to what you find out. I'll be watching this question...good luck!
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