Color wash painting a wall........?

Question

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to color wash a wall. It is on my hunny do list but hunny doesn't know how to do it.

Answer 1

3 short videos

1.  http://www.graspr.com/videos/Colorwashin...

2. http://www.pointclickhome.com/building_r...

3.  http://www.howcast.com/videos/12686-How-...

Answer 2

It's very simple actually:

1.  Paint wall the base color you want, preferably in a eggshell or satin finish.

2.  Pick a color of the "glaze" to be applied over it.  A "glaze" is a clear latex paint that can be tinted or mixed with paint to the color you want.  Using a "glaze" give some transparancy to the top coat, allowing the base coat to show through in areas.

3.  After base coat dries, lightly dampen wall with a sponge and clean water.

4.  Take a 4" brush and dip into "glaze".  Apply to walls in "X" patterns, overlapping each "X".  Work in small 4' x 4' areas and keep a wet edge.

5.  Take a damp sponge and lightly tamp the areas "glazed" to soften the brush marks, if desired.

Practice the technique on a piece of sheetrock or poster board to get a feel for it and get the look you want before trying it on the walls.

HAVE FUN!!