Easy Decorative Paint Techniques For Your Walls

 

When it comes to decorating your home, you must always consider the type of paint to employ. You must think about how to make the colours pop and come up with a unique design. Even the dullest colours can be made to shine out by using a decorative painting method. However, deciding which strategy to apply is never simple. There are a few easy ones that you can utilize without having to hire an expert.

Stencilling is one effect that can be used to add detail. Others, such as the sponging technique, utilize a discontinuous topcoat of colour to create depth and texture on entire walls or rooms.

 

Sponging Technique

Two separate colours or single colour and one glaze can be used in the sponging technique. While choosing colours, consider the effect each hue will have when viewed from afar. Choose decorative paint for walls that isn’t too bright to look at.

 

 

 Make sure you’re using the right kind of sponge. The sea sponge is a perfect option because it offers a lot softer and more natural result. There are two methods for implementing this technique: sponging on and sponging off. When sponging, you start by painting a base coat and then dipping your sponge into the glaze before applying it to the surface you’re working on. The sponging off method involves gently rolling on the glaze and then removing some of it with a damp sponge. If you accidentally remove more glaze, simply re-roll it on. Since you can correct any mistakes made with the sponging off approach, it is the best method to utilize.

Stencilling

Stencils are often composed of acetate or cardboard, and they are available as ready-to-use or can cut yourself. Stencilling can be done with any paint, however, water-based alternatives are ideal as they dry quickly.

 

Using a stencil is a straightforward process. Low-tack painter’s tape is used to secure the stencil to the surface. Apply the decorative interior paint using an up-and-down motion with a stencilling brush. After that, gently remove the stencil and choose a new stencil position at random, or simply make a regular pattern. Experiment with stencils and create a pattern that will give your room a distinct look.

 

 

Using Tape and Paint

You might want beautiful patterns on your walls from time to time. By using masking tape and at least two colours from the same family, you can achieve decorative wall patterns.

 

 

 

When choosing decorative exterior wall paint, stick to tones that are in the same family. You might choose a red hue and complement it with a deeper or lighter colour from the same family. Anything you choose ought to be a reflection of your personality and preferences. So, don’t be afraid to try new things. After selecting the colours, you’ll need to decide whether your stripes should be vertical or horizontal. Using vertical stripes that are all the same size might sometimes give you a circus-tent impression, depending on the colours you use. To avoid this, make sure your strips are all of different widths. Use your imagination to create a colour blocking effect using the tape.

We hope you have now understood some good decorative paint techniques for your walls.