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Faux painting usually comes with so
many technical terms or tools you
might not understand.
Here I explain a bit of the "lingo", or
language, to buy or use some of the
items throughout these techniques.
My techniques use simple and
inexpensive tools.
I promise it will be short, but please do
not skip over this, it will make things
easier-for regular painting as well.
many technical terms or tools you
might not understand.
Here I explain a bit of the "lingo", or
language, to buy or use some of the
items throughout these techniques.
My techniques use simple and
inexpensive tools.
I promise it will be short, but please do
not skip over this, it will make things
easier-for regular painting as well.
I must say I have met so many people who do not know the difference between latex,
alkyd or enamel paint. It is the one thing that seems to confuse so many.
Let me explain simply....
alkyd or enamel paint. It is the one thing that seems to confuse so many.
Let me explain simply....
"LATEX"
Latex is paint that is water-based, able to be cleaned up with soap and water. Alkyd is
oil-based paint, having fumes and cleaning up with turpentine or paint thinner.
* Latex is the one you want to use for obvious reasons and oil based is becoming increasingly
harder to find.
Latex is paint that is water-based, able to be cleaned up with soap and water. Alkyd is
oil-based paint, having fumes and cleaning up with turpentine or paint thinner.
* Latex is the one you want to use for obvious reasons and oil based is becoming increasingly
harder to find.
"ENAMEL"
Enamel goes with either water or oil based paint. Enamel is any type of paint that has a
sheen to it, properties that enable us to wash the surface because it dries with almost a
"shell" to it.
Latex or oil paint come in different sheens, based on how shiny or tough you want the
surface. The harder the "shell", the shinier it is. For example, "eggshell" is the lowest
sheen enamel, then Satin, Semi-gloss and the toughest and shiniest is High gloss.
Flat paint is not an enamel and I do not suggest using it unless otherwise indicated.
* Eggshell or Satin are the paints you should use as a base coat for most techniques, unless
otherwise indicated.
Enamel goes with either water or oil based paint. Enamel is any type of paint that has a
sheen to it, properties that enable us to wash the surface because it dries with almost a
"shell" to it.
Latex or oil paint come in different sheens, based on how shiny or tough you want the
surface. The harder the "shell", the shinier it is. For example, "eggshell" is the lowest
sheen enamel, then Satin, Semi-gloss and the toughest and shiniest is High gloss.
Flat paint is not an enamel and I do not suggest using it unless otherwise indicated.
* Eggshell or Satin are the paints you should use as a base coat for most techniques, unless
otherwise indicated.
"GLAZE"
Don't let this scare you, it comes in a can! It is a transparent medium that is bought just
like paint, in quart or gallon, and you find it in every paint store. It comes in latex or alkyd
(oil) based to go along with the paint you are using. It will usually say glazing liquid on the
can. It is a milky-white substance that has no pigment to it, therefore making it
transparent. You add tint in the form of paint or universal tints. (don't worry about the
latter).
You might have heard the word glaze instead of faux finish. There really is only one
difference. When you glaze, you are using a technique using a glaze product. But you can
use the same technique in many instances using straight paint. Both are called faux painting
because again we are creating a "fake" look with either medium.
The reason glaze is used is for a subtle color on top of another color(base coat) to give a two
dimensional look. Glaze is also able to stay wet longer, therefore allowing more time to
"move" the glaze around on the wall creating a texture, this is called "OPEN TIME". Some
techniques require a glaze, some do not, while some can be your choice.
Don't let this scare you, it comes in a can! It is a transparent medium that is bought just
like paint, in quart or gallon, and you find it in every paint store. It comes in latex or alkyd
(oil) based to go along with the paint you are using. It will usually say glazing liquid on the
can. It is a milky-white substance that has no pigment to it, therefore making it
transparent. You add tint in the form of paint or universal tints. (don't worry about the
latter).
You might have heard the word glaze instead of faux finish. There really is only one
difference. When you glaze, you are using a technique using a glaze product. But you can
use the same technique in many instances using straight paint. Both are called faux painting
because again we are creating a "fake" look with either medium.
The reason glaze is used is for a subtle color on top of another color(base coat) to give a two
dimensional look. Glaze is also able to stay wet longer, therefore allowing more time to
"move" the glaze around on the wall creating a texture, this is called "OPEN TIME". Some
techniques require a glaze, some do not, while some can be your choice.
"DRY BRUSH"
This just means that when you come to areas in painting such as the corners or edges up
against walls, ceilings or the windows, you take a brush that has not been dipped into any
medium and use to blend the paint after applying with the wet tool (I keep one in my back
pocket and always wipe clean after each use). It makes a difference in a more professional
look. I will remind you later when and how to use dry brushing.
This just means that when you come to areas in painting such as the corners or edges up
against walls, ceilings or the windows, you take a brush that has not been dipped into any
medium and use to blend the paint after applying with the wet tool (I keep one in my back
pocket and always wipe clean after each use). It makes a difference in a more professional
look. I will remind you later when and how to use dry brushing.
"TEXTURE"
This is obvious when we look at the wall already existing. The texture is either going to be
very smooth up to a thick texture that could look like "continents" on a map.
Texture is also what we are making when we are faux painting, we are creating a fake look
with paint, just as wallpaper can do.
This is obvious when we look at the wall already existing. The texture is either going to be
very smooth up to a thick texture that could look like "continents" on a map.
Texture is also what we are making when we are faux painting, we are creating a fake look
with paint, just as wallpaper can do.
"CHIP BRUSH"
They are made of natural fibers set with epoxy. Some are the least expensive brushes to buy
at a paint/department store. They are great for the beginner so you don't have to spend a
great deal of money if you are doing this just one or two projects
These brushes are also used to blend and smooth many techniques
They are made of natural fibers set with epoxy. Some are the least expensive brushes to buy
at a paint/department store. They are great for the beginner so you don't have to spend a
great deal of money if you are doing this just one or two projects
These brushes are also used to blend and smooth many techniques
"PAINTERS TAPE"
. This comes in various types but they are all made so that a painter can have removal we
want after a project. These have various degrees of tackiness on the tape that will go
according to the job you have.
The "blue tape" everyone refers to is a wonderful product in that it stays up for a length of
time and when removed will not remove the paint underneath it, granted you don't leave it
up more than the a-lotted time.
. This comes in various types but they are all made so that a painter can have removal we
want after a project. These have various degrees of tackiness on the tape that will go
according to the job you have.
The "blue tape" everyone refers to is a wonderful product in that it stays up for a length of
time and when removed will not remove the paint underneath it, granted you don't leave it
up more than the a-lotted time.
These are some great books to purchase if you want to further your faux experience:
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