Faux Finishes
Celebrate Spring with the Magic of Color
(ARA) – Faux finishing is one of the quickest and least expensive ways to bring
color and dimension into any room in your house. And what better time than
spring to create a fresh new look?
"White walls are out and color is in," says Jessica Kilpatrick, design
specialist for Wagner Spray Tech, the painting experts. Faux finishing allows
you to combine complementary colors to create a textured or dimensional effect
and add character to any room.
"Faux finishes take color to a whole new level," says Kilpatrick. Painting
techniques such as sponging or rag rolling typically use two or more colors in
combination. "Combining colors creates a wide variety of dimension and
personalized effects," she says. When selecting colors for faux finishing, the
more dramatic the difference between the colors, the bigger the statement
you'll be making (think dark red and dark brown). Choosing color combinations
where the colors are more similar to each other creates a more subtle effect
(such as yellow and cream).
WallMagic from Wagner offers a wide variety of fast, easy and foolproof tools
for faux finishing. Whether you're interested in rag rolling, sponging, wool,
textured paint or colorwash, WallMagic demystifies the process into an
affordable weekend project that will transform your room.
Faux finishing requires no more preparation than any other home painting
project; however, typical faux finish effects require multiple coats of paint,
requiring dry time in between each coat, translating into days of work.
WallMagic uses a patented dual roller approach that combines your colors on the
wall all in one easy step, dramatically cutting painting time. Most kits
include an instructional video with detailed step-by-step instructions and
color selection guidance.
For rooms where you want to make a bold statement, use a strong solid color
scheme like pure reds, blues and yellows. For a more mellow feeling, use cooler
blues, greens and purples; they'll provide subtle color that doesn't overpower.
If you want something neutral but updated, today's shades of brown, beige,
grey, white and taupe create a modern yet conservative look.
Once you've chosen your colors, the rest is easy. The WallMagic dual roller
system includes a patented divided paint tray and a dual two-color roller. This
allows you to simultaneously blend two or more colors onto the wall without
smearing paint or overblending. "The dual roller does the work for you,"
explains Kilpatrick. Simply pour a small amount of each color into the divided
paint tray, load your dual roller, and start painting using a criss-cross
arching motion. The dual roller is a foolproof way to create beautiful
dimension without the mess, hassle and time. Edging is fast and easy and
clean-up is a breeze. All roller covers are washable and reusable.
With a new faux finish and perhaps a few new accessories, you can update your
room without spending a fortune. Look for WallMagic at most home center and
paint stores, including Sherwin Williams, Lowe's and Home Depot. For more
information, visit www.wagnerspraytech.com
or call (888) 925-6244 for expert advice on faux finishing.
(Courtesy of ARA Content)