Colour Washing | Ragrolling | Stamping | Dragging
Paint is one of the easiest, most cost effective ways to create a look. Given the thousands of colours available in flat, semi-gloss or gloss finishes, your options are almost endless. You could use one color all around, highlight a room with one accent wall of a different hue, or use varying shades of the same colour within one room. There are also textured paints that not only add interest, but also provide an attractive way to cover a less-than-perfect wall surface. You even have the freedom to transform walls, ceiling, furniture and ornaments into exciting expressions of your character.
All you need is any water-based Nippon Paint product and a few basic texturing tools like rag rollers, sponges, grainers and brushes. With these, you can create a whole range of broken colour effects, where you can apply one or more semi-transparent coats over a different base colour. There are many ways you can manipulate this extra layer of paint to provide pattern and texture.
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This technique brings elegance to any surface. Colourwashing adds texture to interior walls by applying another coat of paint over a painted background. You can get a variety of different textures and patterns by brushing on or off additional coats and through the manner in which you brush. |
Before beginning the colourwash, the wall (which should be properly primed) should be given two coats of undercoat followed by two coats of the base colour. These base coats should be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before beginning the colourwash.
Application
1. Using a 4” soft bristle brush, apply the mixture (topcoat diluted with 50% of water) over the basecoat with bold criss-cross strokes.
2. Repeat the criss-cross strokes randomly over the surface.
3. Upon achieving a satisfactory random finish, allow paint to dry.
Items needed
Basecoat
Topcoat
4” Soft Bristle Brush
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Ragrolling is a soft blended finish that can be produced in two colours or even four colours for a great effect. This fast, economical finish produces stunning results in almost any room.
Ragrolling is better suited to walls and ceilings than furniture. Other areas to avoid using ragrolling on are doors and windows, as the mouldings on these surfaces make it difficult to apply this effect.
Feel free to experiment with different ragging techniques such as gently wiping, or rolling in different directions, to get different effects. |
Application
1. Roll the mixture (topcoat diluted with 50% of water) over the basecoat. Start with step 2 immediately.
2. Gently glide rag-roller over topcoat while it is still wet. Occassionally clean away excess paint on the rag-roller.
3.Stronger patterns can be achieved by gliding in random directions.
Items needed
Basecoat
Topcoat
Rag-roller
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Stamping allows you to express yourself in different shapes and shades on an otherwise plain wall. It is ideal for flat surfaces so as to effect a consistent intensity. Stamping is especially popular in children’s rooms, but can also be used elegantly in dining halls and living rooms.
Application
1. Moisten stamp with water before use.
2. Load stamp with mixture (topcoat diluted with 50% of water). Press off excess on paper towel and test design on a piece of paper.
3. Using even pressure, press design on wall for a consistent result.
Items needed
Basecoat
Topcoat
Shaped-Stamp
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This technique reveals the base coat beneath fine, irregularly-spaced lines. This gives the appearance of woven fabric or planned, close-grained wood. Dragging is ideal for walls or furniture pieces with flat surfaces. |
Application
1. Roll the mixture (topcoat diluted with 50% of water) over basecoat. Start with step 2 immediately.
2. Drag the brush smoothly through the topcoat while it is still wet.
3. Wipe the Dragging Brush regularly to prevent clogging, and to produce consistent effects across the surface
Items needed
Basecoat
Topcoat
Dragging Brush (4” & 2” brushes)
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