Glaze or Metallic Wall Ideas

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Using a glaze or metallic finish is an ideal way to create an accent wall. When painting a room, you may usually find yourself relying on the color to spice up the look of the walls. However, while color is an effective way to add dimension to your walls, a textured finish can provide an added boost that makes your room pop. Using a metallic or glazed finish for your walls may require some extra work, but the finished look is usually well worth the effort. You can choose from several eye-catching metallic and glazed looks for your wall, so you can find the ideal finish for any room in your home.

One of the easiest ways to create a metallic wall is to use paint with a metallic finish. You can find the paint in a variety of colors, so you aren’t limited to gold, silver or copper. While you can paint your walls with solid metallic paint, the effect may be too flashy depending on the color of the pain and the size of your room. An interesting alternative is use a metallic paint and satin finish paint in the same color to paint stripes on your walls. The effect is subtle, but it provides texture and sheen that give your walls an eye-catching look.

If you are decorating a room in an old-world style, consider creating an accent wall with a faux metal patina finish for your walls. A patina faux finish utilizes several of paint to give your wall an antiqued look and interesting texture. Start with a basecoat of matte white or black paint. After it has dried, use a brush or sponge to apply a layer of dark green paint, stippling the color on to avoid harsh lines. While the green coat is still wet, sponge on a layer of turquoise paint. Choose a metallic paint such as gold or silver to go over the turquoise as a highlight. To smooth out the sponging marks, use a rag to gently pat the surface and add texture.

For an elegant look on your walls, a glazed silk faux finish is an attractive option. Begin by painting the wall with your chosen semi-gloss base color. Wait at least a day after you apply the second coat before applying the faux finish. To make the glaze, mix one part tinted metallic glaze and one part translucent glaze until thoroughly combined. Use an angled, synthetic brush to apply the glaze in a 2-foot section at the top corner of your wall and a 2-foot section at the bottom. Before the glaze dries, use a roller to cover the entire wall with the glaze. Next, drag a wallpaper brush down the wet glaze in a single, smooth motion, keeping the line straight as you move toward the floor. Wipe off the brush and repeat the process on the next section of wall. Repeat the entire procedure until your entire wall is covered.

Like a faux silk finish, a faux denim wall finish requires the use of a glaze. Apply a basecoat of semi-gloss paint in a blue shade and allow it to dry before applying a second coat. After the paint has dried for 24 hours, measure out small sections that are approximately 42 inches in width and apply the glaze in a thin layer with a thoroughly saturated roller. Near the ceiling and trim, use a small brush to apply the glaze. While the glaze is still wet, use a dry denim weaver brush to go over the area, moving left to right in a smooth, even strokes. Between strokes, wipe off the brush so it remains fairly dry. Next, go over the entire section in horizontal strokes before completing the same procedure with vertical strokes.

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