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Griup C- Decorative finishes
d. Faux finishes

Create a faux stone wall

Painting a wall to look like stones is easier than you might think. Starting off with small projects will provide you with the experience necessary to be able to tackle larger projects in your home.

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The first thing you want to choose is your grout colour. This is the colour of the lines between the stones. This colour will also be the base for your stones.
You will also want to choose your glaze colour. It is usually best to choose a darker shade of the base colour for your glaze coat. And this is easy because in most cases this colour will be on the same card you choose your base colour from at the paint store. Here you can go several shades darker for a more dramatic look or just a couple for a more subtle look.



You will need:
Paintbrush
Paint tray and roller
2cm wide masking tape
Acrylic PVA - base colour
Acrylic PVA - top colour (to mix with glaze)
Scumble glaze
Mixing container
Sea sponge
Mutton cloth
Small artist's paintbrush
 
Here's how:

Step 1
Using a paintbrush and roller, paint the walls a solid coat with the base colour.
 

Step 2
Now you need to decide how wide you want your grout lines to be. In the supplies list we suggested 2cm masking tape and this provides a realistic look.
After the base coat dries completely, you can line off the joints with your tape.
Again this pattern is up to you. You can always copy how real brick or stone walls are stacked.

GOOD TO KNOW
Choose the size of each block according to the room it is in. Smaller stones for smaller rooms and larger stones for larger rooms.

Step 3
With the tape applied you can mix the glaze colour. The best mix is 5 parts glaze to 1 part paint, but you can add more paint to darken, or less to lighten.
Start sponging on the glaze one stone at a time to keep the job manageable.
Turn the sponge as you dab around the edge of the blocks. Try not to be repetitive on each stone - vary the pattern as you work to create texture and a unique look for each stone.







Step 4
To soften the effect, pat the same area with a scrunched up piece of mutton cloth.
Just patting it a little will soften the pattern of the glaze. This will give you the nice shading and depth of stone.
When you've finished the room with these techniques, its now time to remove the tape.







Optional finishing
As a final option, you might want to thin the glaze mixture a little more with water and go back over the "grout" lines very lightly.
It does not have to be solid or perfect but it does require patience and that's why we say it's just optional.
This last step will make the lines not as stark or bold, and it will deepen the edges of the stone even more.

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Griup C- Decorative finishes

Griup C- Decorative finishes
d. Faux finishes

 Gingham walls

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Using a paint technique for gingham walls is one way to add interest to a boring wall. Using soft shades of colour from a single paint swatch you can easily transform any room.



In this project from Southern Living you can see how a gingham paint technique can be applied to any wall in a home.
 


You will need:
Tape measure
Calculator
Blank sheet of paper
Pencil
Masking tape
Laser level or spirit level and straightedge
Two paints in your choice of colours (base paint and stripe paint)
Scumble glaze
Paint roller

Here's how:

1. Using a tape measure, measure the height and width of each wall. If you have decorative cornice and skirtings, make sure you measure only the wall space between these.  It is helpful to then draw a diagram of your room (with measurements) on a blank piece of paper to use as a worksheet for the next step.


2. Based on the size of your room, decide the size and scale you want your checked pattern to be and then determine the width of the individual painted stripes.
The stripes on the wall pictured are 30cm wide.  The stripe width should divide evenly into the overall height of the wall. For example, if your wall is 2,4 metres tall, making stripes 30cm wide will result in eight complete stripes from top to bottom.


When the stripe width is determined, sketch the stripes on your room diagram to use as a guideline for Steps 3 and 4.  When your placing your vertical stripes it may helpful to start in the center of each wall and work outward so that partial stripes will fade into the corners and be less noticeable.




3. Paint the walls with your desired base colour and let dry completely.
Mark the horizontal stripes on your wall. 
You can draw the stripes by hand, but it will save time and improve your accuracy to use a laser level.





Leaving the top stripe the base colour, use masking tape to mark guidelines for the alternate horizontal stripes that will be painted. When you are finished taping, paint the inside edges of the tape with the base colour and let dry. This will seal the edges and prevent the stripe colour from seeping through.
Mix 1 part paint with 2 parts mixing glaze in a pail. Paint the desired stripes. Slowly remove the masking tape while the paint is still wet, and then let dry overnight.



4. After the horizontal stripes have dried completely, repeat the process for the vertical stripes. 
First mark the vertical stripes on the walls and then use masking tape to make guidelines for the stripes that need to be painted.
Don’t forget to add in the extra width to the corner stripes, if needed.



Paint the desired vertical stripes. Where the vertical stripes overlap the horizontal stripes, the paint will be darker, giving the look of gingham. Again, slowly remove the tape while the paint is still wet and then allow it to dry completely overnight.

Article: Jennifer Kopf

More examples of gingham walls

Here are some more examples of how gingham walls, whether small or large blocks, can add interest to a room.
 

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Add interest to a boring wall

If you are looking for an easy way to add interest to a boring wall these colourful circles are right on spot ! Painted circular designs can easily infuse any room in your home with colour, pattern, and personality. Use Plascon Double Velvet for a satin finish or Plascon Cashmere for an absolute matt finish. If you want a more stand out design, add a coat of Plascon Pearl over the top.





It’s simple to create circles in any size that you want, and then arrange them to work for your wall.
To get started, you’ll make a paper pattern for each circle. Poke a pin through a piece of paper, roughly in the middle of the sheet. Turn the paper over, and then slip a length of string over the sharp end of the pin. Tie a marker to the opposite end of the string. Holding the pin with one hand and the marker with the other, rotate the marker around the paper to draw a circle. When you have created templates in the sizes you want, cut them out.



Once you have your perfect circles, you can decide on the arrangement. The paper templates will help you envision different designs before you commit to marking the wall. When you’re happy with the arrangement, use the pin-and-string technique to draw the circles on the wall with pencil.



When you have finished the design, you can start painting.
Choose a paint that matches the existing finish on your wall. If the wall is in a high traffic area, be sure to use a washable paint such as Plascon Double Velvet for a satin finish or Plascon Cashmere for an absolute matt finish. You can buy both these products in 1 litre cans and have then tinted in your choice of colours.
Use a 5cm tapered brush to outline the edges of the circles. The tapered shape makes it easier to handle the curves.



Fill in the centre of your circle while the outer strip is still wet. Mini foam rollers work perfectly for filling in these sections of the circles. They’re available in the paint aisle at your local Builders Warehouse.

Group C- Decorative finishes

Group C-  Decorative finishes
d. Faux finishes

Faux Wood Technique

• Step 1: Sand the Dresser and Paint
• Step 2: Mix and Apply the Top Coat Glaze
• Step 3: Apply the Graining Tool Technique

Step 1: Sand the Dresser and Paint

Sand through the top layer, to prepare the dresser for paint.
Apply a brown latex eggshell paint, then allow to dry.

Step 2: Mix and Apply the Top Coat Glaze

Add three parts glaze to one part latex paint to create a topcoat glaze. Use a darker shade than the base coat.
Apply the topcoat glaze.

Step 3: Apply the Graining Tool Technique

While the paint is still wet, drag the graining tool over the topcoat using a rocking motion.


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Faux bois - faux wood technique

 
ABOVE: Create unique textures and stains on supawood furniture using Woodoc Gel Stains. For this project you can use Butter and Rosewood Gel Stains.

Before you tackle a complicated project like the one above, use squares of supawood to practice your technique on beforehand.

You will need:
Woodoc Gel Stain in 2 colours (a light and dark colour preferably)
Rubber gloves
Rocker
Woodoc steelwool
Woodoc 10 interior sealer
Paintbrush
Small sponges


Here’s how:

1. Cover the entire area with a liberal amount of Woodoc gel stain. Rub over the surface but leave plenty of gel behind to work with.

2. Place the rocker at the top - or bottom edge of the board and gently glide across the surface - rocking as you go along to achieve the different grain. Start again from the top for the next row. Let dry.



3. Apply a liberal amount of Woodoc 10 with a paintbrush, stroking from top to bottom.
You will see that the sealer is quickly absorbed and you will need to immediately re-apply until it is no longer quickly absorbed. Let dry.
Apply a second and third coat to the surface, allowing drying time between each coat.

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More Examples

The type of wood and stained finish is up to you. Whether it's a light wood with little wood grain or dark with heavy wood grain, it can all be done with paint and glaze.
First a primer...

Then your top coat glazes to create a faux wood finish...

When done right you won't even be able to tell that it's all paint. It will look like expensive, stained wood.

Group C- Decorative finishes

Group C-  Decorative finishes
d. Faux finishes

Decorative Paint Technique: Painting Parchment Stripes on Walls

 

Step 1: Prepare the Walls

Step 2: Mix the Paint and Mark the Lines

Step 3: Tape the Lines

Step 4: Apply and Dab the Paint

Step 5: Remove the Pencil Marks

 

Video:

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Step 1: Prepare the Walls

If the walls are in poor shape prepare them for painting; apply the base coat and let dry. If desired, follow the parchment instructions to start this project, or simply begin with the existing color. Start with lighter undertones because adding color is easier than taking it away.

Tips:

• Tonality is the color or shade of a color; quality of a color.
• Art-supply stores carry watercolor pencils. Roll them in your fingertips to make a sharp point when marking.

Step 2: Mix the Paint and Mark the Lines

Mix one part of each top coat color with one part water and one part glaze in separate containers. Use a tape measure, watercolor pencil and a level to carefully mark the stripes. Straight lines are critical.

Step 3: Tape the Lines

Put a small piece of tape on the stripes you won't be painting to keep it all straight. Put tape along the outside of the pencil lines of the stripes to be painted (make sure it's straight), and seal it with your fingers or a dry cloth so paint doesn't seep underneath.

Step 4: Apply and Dab the Paint

Use the same colors for the stripes as were used for the initial parchment finish (the second layer will turn out a lot darker). Apply a few swipes of each paint mixture, and then spread it around with a damp cheesecloth in rounded, ameba-shaped movements. Then dab repeatedly to blend any lines. Once a stripe is done, pull the tape off right away so any excess paint under the tape can be wiped off with a rag.

Step 5: Remove the Pencil Marks

When the finish is completely dry, remove the watercolor pencil with a damp cloth. This looks great as is, but you could dress it up with pinstripes or stencils.




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