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Color Washed Walls From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-202

After: The newly glazed walls add to the overall ambiance of the room and create a warm, inviting space.

To add warmth to the bedroom, host Amy Devers and homeowner Heidi Benson will apply a color wash using two different shades of paint -- one lighter, one slightly darker for dimension.

Materials:

One gallon of satin finish base color (lighter)
Two gallons of satin finish accent color (darker)
Wallpaper paste
Latex brushes
Bristle block brushes
Paint collar and tray
Two containers to mix the glazes
Painters tape
Paint can opener
Latex gloves
Drop cloth
Rags
Paint rollers

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Place drop cloth on floor of work area, then lightly sand the wall to remove any rough spots and create a smooth surface.

   
   

2. Tape along the doors and walls and the top of the wainscoting.

   
   

3. Apply base coat and allow to dry overnight.

   
   

4. Next, create a mixture of 50 percent of the darker secondary color and 50 percent wallpaper paste to create a glaze. Mix until well-blended, then apply with a 4" polyester bristle paintbrush. Apply glaze with broad, criss-crossed strokes to allow some of the base coat show through (figure A).

   
   

5. Before the glaze dries, use a dry brush technique to blend all of the strokes (figure B). Allow to dry thoroughly.