first faux paint the grid design
STEP 2: Prime the area, the basecoat paint layer should always be 'satin' or 'semi gloss'.
Use the darker color first as a base (latex, satin or semi gloss)
Then apply a tinted glaze (made up with latex **glaze and eggshell mix)
Click for STEP 3
Copyright © 2010 - 2011 Tomitheos Photography - All Rights Reserved
** glaze is transparent but creates texture and prevents the paints from mixing into one color which then allows just enough time to make a pattern or design; note that 'glaze' may look milky white at first but it dries clear.
first faux paint the grid design
STEP 2: Prime the area, the basecoat paint layer should always be 'satin' or 'semi gloss'.
Use the darker color first as a base (latex, satin or semi gloss)
Then apply a tinted glaze (made up with latex **glaze and eggshell mix)
Click for STEP 3
Copyright © 2010 - 2011 Tomitheos Photography - All Rights Reserved
** glaze is transparent but creates texture and prevents the paints from mixing into one color which then allows just enough time to make a pattern or design; note that 'glaze' may look milky white at first but it dries clear.