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Distressed Molding From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-107

To complete the room, Steve demonstrates a distressing technique for the crown molding.

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Materials:

Painter's tape
Metallic glaze
Dark tint
Paint brushes

Figure A

Distressed Molding

1. Tape around edge of molding.

2. Apply metallic glaze and allow to dry.

3. Mix a couple of drops of a dark tint to about 8 oz. of glaze to create an aging glaze. Aging glaze can also be bought premixed.

4. Apply glaze with a wet brush and wipe off excess with a dry brush.

5. The finished product adds so much to any room (figure A).

McCloskey Metallic Glaze color: Copper (base coat)

RESOURCES :

3M Blue Painter's Masking Tape
3M
Website: www.3M.com

Wallboard Joint Compound
Custom Building Products
Website: www.custombuildingproducts.com

Paint
Kelly Moore
Website: www.kellymoore.com

Venetian Blade
Kolcaustico
Website: www.kolcaustico.com/

1-1/2 in. Flexible Putty Knife
Hyde
Website: www.hydetools.com

McCloskey Metallic Glaze (Gold, Bronze, Copper)
McCloskey
Website: www.mccloskey.com