Color Washing
Color washing, or "broken finish" technique, can bring authentic old world charm to any room, making it feel as if it's weathered by time. Yet it's
amazingly simple to do. Best of all, brush marks are actually
encouraged! This process involves applying a thin, translucent
glaze over a contrasting base color and using feathery brush
strokes to produce a mellow, soft texture. Once you're done,
you'll feel like you've stepped into an Old Master's painting. It's
a great look in a kitchen, family room, den or master suite.
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| | |  Tip: Color Suggestions | | | | Here are some color combinations to use with the color washing technique,
or create your own special combination!
Featured above - Base: 3905 Silver Penguin, Top: 3998 Camelot
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Base: 3929 Candle Glow
Top: 3930 Kernel |
Base: 3955 Nude Tan
Top: 3956 Pink Nutmeg |
Base: 3878 Glacial Shade
Top: 3877 French Riviera |
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| Experiment Before You Start | | | Practice first on a piece of poster board until you achieve a look you like! Light or pale base coat colors with a somewhat darker glaze-coat look great since it will not over-power a room. For a more even effect, use arc-like brush stokes instead of random strokes. The base coat and glaze coat should not be the same color, but they can be in the same color family.
Step 1: Paint the Surface with Base Color
After properly cleaning and preparing the surface, apply a base
coat of True Value EasyCare eggshell finish paint in a color of your choice. Allow the area to dry completely. |
| Step 2: Mix Glaze Coat | | | Start with 1 part True Value EasyCare eggshell paint to 4 parts
True Value Simply Glaze. Add glaze until the mixture is a little
on the runny side, but not too thin. The right consistency is
important since the base coat should show through the glaze
for the final effect. You can double or triple this amount, but it
is easier to work with a small amount since it creates less waste. |
| Step 3: Apply Glaze Coat | | | Use the Ultimate Finish paintbrush to apply the paint/glaze
mixture in random strokes. Concentrate on no more than a
3-foot area at a time. |
| Step 4: Soften the Look | |  | | While the surface is still wet, use the dry Ultimate Finish Stain
Brush to quickly go over the surface in order to soften your
brush strokes. Work in random or arc-like strokes depending
on the desired effect. Take caution while "skimming" the surface. Over do it on this step and you will drag the glaze. You can repeat the glaze technique again after approximately 2 hours if you want a greater depth of color.
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| Step 5: Add Drama | | | For a richer, more dramatic look, introduce a second glaze color.
Repeat steps 2 through 4. |
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True Value EasyCare® Eggshell
finish paint for base coat
(color of your choice)
True Value EasyCare® Eggshell
finish paint for glaze coat
(color of your choice)
True Value Simply Glaze®
Paint roller & tray
Mixing container
3-inch Ultimate Finish paint brush
(synthetic)
3-inch Ultimate Finish stain brush
(pure bristle, extra thick)
1 or 2 measuring cups
Dropcloth
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