[grandma77]

I am seriously considering painting one wall in my living room and doing it faux with a cloudy effect. I will use one basic color with 2-3 in slightly different shades.

Can anyone give me some clues so this doesn't turn into a major disaster?

I need some help.

[WeepinWillow]

A sea sponge would probably be the best tool to use. You want to use very little paint sort of like dry brushing. For a cloudy effect I would use a circular motion.

The best bet would be to have a practice board and try different techniques until you get the effect you want.

[grandma77]

From what I read they said the paint should be thinned down too. is this correct?

[WeepinWillow]

Yes, I failed to mention that didn't I. I use water or glaze depending on the look I want. I start with one part paint and 2 parts water or glaze adding more if needed, of course if you use the glaze be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions.

[grandma77]

what affect does the glaze give verses water?

[WeepinWillow]

Water gives a flatter, water color type finish, where as the glaze has more depth and shine.

[grandma77]

interesting...Is the glaze really shiny or a little shiny like semi gloss?

[WeepinWillow]

Its a little shiny, like semi gloss.

[grandma77]

I think I would like the glaze then.

[wacor]

Just a simpletons suggestion from me but i would try it in a closet. it wont give you the exact idea of the color due to the light difference but cant hurt to provide some idea as to the final product

[grandma77]

Originally Posted by wacor

Just a simpletons suggestion from me but i would try it in a closet. it wont give you the exact idea of the color due to the light difference but cant hurt to provide some idea as to the final product

Thanks Wacor...I also have a place in my garage that might work too...I would hate to mess up the living room and try to explain that to everyone... Of course I could blame it on the grandkids...

[wacor]

Originally Posted by grandma77

Thanks Wacor...I also have a place in my garage that might work too...I would hate to mess up the living room and try to explain that to everyone... Of course I could blame it on the grandkids...

Just thought of another idea. Get a piece of scrap drywall. try to paint it close to the original wall color. then try your faux paint on that. you can put it in the room then in the normal light. the bigger the piece of drywall the better the idea you will have as to how it looks.

[grandma77]

good idea....hope this turns out good. I want one wall in my living room and my hallway the same. If the hallway is faux then less fingerprints will show from the grandkids and that means less cleaning for me

I need to find a website with instructions for what I want to do...had found some a few months back but lost the info...so now I am searching again.

[WeepinWillow]

Have you found the website yet? I have a link or two if you are interested.

[wacor]

Originally Posted by WeepinWillow

Have you found the website yet? I have a link or two if you are interested.

If you have them the please do post them. I am sure they will come in handy. I have lots of painting to do in the future so I would be interested if nobody else is.