Mastering
the technique

Colour washing

Color washing produces an effect of fine, silky lines. It is an interesting alternative to wallpaper.

First, decide on a colour scheme - base color and glaze color. Tone on tone gives the subtlest effect.

Sico colour references 6195-31 - Rice Paper 6106-11 - Alfalfa Sprouts

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• Drop cloth to cover the entire floor area
   
• 4" synthetic brush
   
• Sico latex paint (base color)
   
• Sico latex glaze
   
• Sico latex paint (to mix with the glaze)
   
• Latex gloves, stir stick, roller and tray, measuring bucket, painter’s tape to cover the trim and base board if they are not to be painted.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover floor with drop cloth, and cover trim and base board with painter’s tape.
    
2. Paint all the walls with the base color. Follow the drying time instuctions on the label.
    
3. Mix the glaze mixture - 1 part paint to 5 parts glaze. Mix enough glaze mixture for the entire project.
    
4. Apply the glaze mixture with a brush to the wall in a cross hatch style.
    
5. Work in 4' x 4' sections, stand back and examine.
    
6. Repeat to cover entire wall.