How Do You Create Crackle Paint Finish?
A crackle finish adds a little extra something to the appearance of your walls or furniture through the appearance of age. It is an elegant way to do give a new look to your home without great expense. Prepare the surface on which you wish to create a crackle finish. If it is a wall, sand any surfaces that are uneven. If the wall is scarred, patch the walls with drywall mud and a knife, then sand the surface smooth. If it is wood, sand the surface lightly to help the paint and the crackle medium to adhere well. Clean the surfaces thoroughly with a damp rag so no dust remains. Allow everything to dry before continuing. Mix the crackle medium according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a brush to apply the crackle medium to the wall. Make sure you apply the crackle medium with strokes that go left to right in a horizontal direction. Allow the medium to dry for at least a half hour before continuing. Apply a second coat of crackle medium if you wish to have large cracks. Apply anoth
