How Do You Faux Finish Using The Crackle Technique?
Short and simple antiquing with crackle medium.For more info Visit TrademarkPainting.com Mask baseboards, and trim with painter’s tape.You can also mask off the ceiling, it is easier to use a twelve inch drywall knife as a shield. Put the knife right in the bead where the ceiling meets the wall. Paint the wall with your choice base coat color and allow to dry completely (minimum 2 hours or overnight). This will be the color that shows through the cracks. With a brush and roller, apply an even coat of Crackle Medium.Use a brush for cutting in and small items like picture frames. Use a roller to cover walls. Remember to brush from dry to wet, brushing into what you already applied. Allow to dry until it’s no longer tacky – about 3 hours.(Do not wait longer than 4 hours before applying your final coat.) Apply a topcoat of a second color,being careful to paint in one direction. Spraying this top coat gives for an even more consistent look.Do not overlap your strokes, as this will cause the
