I have covered some of the basic painting brush strokes, so lets move on to some of the different faux finishing techniques. Have you ever heard the word "faux", and wondered what it really meant? It is a French word for "false" or "fake", or something that appears to be one thing, but really is not!
If the weather is bad, do not paint at all. Once it rains, your paint is likely to wash away soon and your house will look like a mottled mess.This step is one of the most important steps. Well prepared surface lets the paint adhere to the wall firmly. For preparation, you need to clean the surface of any dirt, debris. The wall should be dry otherwise paint will not stick to it. Use a heavy scraper to remove the falling chips and flakes of the old paint. Clean your walls properly to get a well finished wall.Start painting from left to right and top to bottom. Try to make many lighter coats rather than one heavy coat. By this method you can get even and neat paint. While painting larger, exterior areas, sprays offer more effective coverage. Make sure to roll back after spraying.Before you start your exterior painting job, collect all the supplies for a clean-up. Like, while working with oil-based paints, keep a can of mineral spirit with you. You have to keep cleaning the spills instantly otherwise it would be hard to clean them later. Clean your brushes at the end of the day to keep them in perfect condition.
You can combine different faux techniques in to your project or just stick to one. There is no "wrong" way when you are doing this. What matters is that you continue working on your project until you get the look you are after. You will get better at it as you finish each of your projects. Do not be afraid, just jump in and give it a try. You will be glad you did!
Author: Amy Ressa
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