Group C - Decorative finishes

Group C - Decorative finishes
D. Faux finishes 

How to Apply a Crosshatch Painting Technique

• Time：Two Days
• Price Range：$50 - $100
• Difficulty：Easy to Moderate

Highlights:

• Step 1: Prep the Room
• Step 2: Apply the Base Coat
• Step 3: Tape the Wall and Apply the Glaze
• Step 4: Apply the Crosshatch Finish

Step 1: Prep the Room

Prepare the room by taping the windows, doors and molding with painter's tape. Place a drop cloth on the floor.

Step 2: Apply the Base Coat

Apply a base coat of paint on the walls, then allow to dry.

Step 3: Tape the Wall and Apply the Glaze

Tape the adjoining wall with masking paper.
Add three parts glaze to one part latex paint to create a topcoat glaze.
Apply glaze topcoat in sections.

Step 4: Apply the Crosshatch Finish

Use a dry brush to get a layered crosshatch finish by making short strokes vertically, then horizontally.