Color Washing Walls

Life without colors is quite dull and boring. To feel fresh and energetic it is important that we incorporate vibrant colors in our life. Well, homes are no exception to it. Imagine a house with boring pale colors, I am sure you will feel sleepy all the time. So why not add some tinge to your walls and get the house sparkling with myriad flamboyant hues. If you like my plan then you must read the rest of the article. I would share some of the valuable insights on color washing that can help you make your home and life more colorful and youthful.

Color Washing

It is a faux painting technique that can give a dramatic glazed look to the walls. Color wash is increasingly becoming popular as it gives the walls an appealing soft and weathered character that adds a natural class to the overall interior decoration of the room. The subtle blending of translucent washes of different colors can leave walls with mottled and glazed effect. To create washed out effect, a glaze is mixed with primary paint. Traditionally, color washing was applied over a solid paint color, but recently many new wall painting techniques have emerged. The basic idea behind it is that it gives a warm yet very enthusiastic look the room, as the base color is softened by the glaze. Such a look or feeling is challenging to get through mere furniture or objects. Color washing can also help in hiding the imperfection of your walls by giving a good finish that merges with the wall. If you are not satisfied with your newly painted walls then too washing them is an ideal and inexpensive option for you. To know more about ideas and techniques, read further.

Color Washing Technique

The process of color washing is more like any other painting project. A thin wash of diluted paint is brushed in all directions over a base coat of dried paint. Depending on the look you want to achieve, you can use colors from the same family or contrasting hues to get different results. Given below is the general color washing technique that is used widely all over the world:

• First, you need to paint the base coat using a high quality nylon-polyester brush and a roller to get a proper finish. You can also use a semi gloss base coat. Let the base coat dry thoroughly.
• Now, you need to make the mixture of a glaze, water, and the base coat. Paint a small patch and see if the blending is done well.
• Then you must select the tool as per the result you desire. You may apply the second coat (glaze) by using sponge, rags, brush, or leaves etc. along with chosen color schemes. While using any of the tool, make sure to apply enough pressure to leave tools the marks that show up clearly.
• For greater depth you can experiment with more strokes by using two different colored washes. Basically, the options are unlimited as you can experiment with the fluidity and strength of the color.
• Once you are satisfied with the pattern and achieve the desired look, leave the wall to dry thoroughly and your job is done.

So, you see how easy is to color wash walls. There are number of color washing ideas you can try to get the perfect look. For deep and intense look you can opt for darker hues and for light yet dramatic look, fresh earthy colors are ideal. You can try light base coat with dark glaze or vice versa for dynamic appearance. Crosshatch that creates a rich textured look is also very popular today. To get the soft velvety look, you can play with different shades of the same color. You can mix match different color wash tools with different color washing ideas for outstanding visage that your wall can get.

I know, you are really tempted to go for color washing your walls now. And why not when it brings a positive change in your interior decorating project. The supplies needed for this can be easily purchased from the local market. So go ahead and transform the ordinary wall of your home in to a spectacular fresco. All the best!