How To Sponge Paint A Bathroom Wall

Begin in an inconspicuous spot one that will be hidden by furniture for example.

How to sponge paint a bathroom wall.

If you saw my previous post we installed board and batten in our bathroom. I found this idea to do sponge paint and decided to do it above the board and batten in our bathroom. How to sponge paint a bathroom. Sponge the first paint glaze mixture over the base coat.

Step 3 apply the first layer of paint. Great in almost any room or any nook or cranny sponging is a great diy project for those of us who need a little jazz and pizazz in our. While many people think that the best way to sponge paint is to apply the second coat of paint with a sponge that is not necessarily true. It was super easy.

Don t be afraid to choose. However i knew it was a tedious process and could be difficult to remove. Crumple a rag then roll it into a worm like shape. Step 1 choose your colors.

Roll it down the painted or glazed wall surface for a subtle faux effect. The easiest way is just to use a paint roller for that second coat of paint. Creating patina with sponge roller for ceiling dome above kitchen faux painting 101. It s nothing over the top and doesn t take a lot of talent or experience to get done right.

5 fun ideas for sponge painting walls. Sponge painting is a super easy way to add texture and pop to your walls. Start sponging from the top of the wall to the bottom in a strip as wide as your arm is long. Dab the sponge into the paint blot off most of it onto the paint tray and lightly press the sponge against how hard you press how heavily you load the sponge with paint and which side of the sponge you use.

Then you will get the sponge effect by using the sponge to soak up the paint from different areas. Step 4 add the sponge layer. Squeeze out any excess and use the loaded sponge to cut in at the top left corner of the wall. Keep a clean rag handy to blot the sponge before starting each new section.

Sponge painting requires two colors one for the base layer and one for the sponge layer. I was contemplating putting up wall paper above it. For more drama try adding the paint or glaze onto the rag itself before rolling on the wall. It took less than an hour and it didn t really cost anything since we.

Step 2 prepare. Move your arm in a radius not in a square pattern rotating the sponge occasionally. Continue patting it against the wall in a random pattern working out from the corner top to bottom.