Different techniques and ways of painting walls

Paint the walls

We always say that repaint your walls It is one of the simplest ways to renew spaces and change the decoration in the home. Changing the colors or the finish can make the rooms seem like another place, which is why it is a perfect recommendation if you want to start the year with a renovation of the spaces.

When it comes to painting, we almost always think of painting with smooth tones, which is the simplest. This idea is very good because we allows you to put different colors but there are also different techniques that we can apply to the paint to renew them.

Stucco

Stucco walls

Stucco is one of the best known techniques for painting walls with effect. The stucco has a faux marble finish, an antique paint that has a classy finish. The disadvantage of this type of painting is that it is not easy to do for those who are inexperienced in the art of painting walls. In addition, it is a finish that was worn years ago and that today can be seen from time to time but it is not very common and can get tired. In addition, there are several types of stucco finish, although the best known is Venetian stucco.

A must be obtained completely smooth wall to make this finish, priming the wall below. Stucco paste is applied to the entire wall and sanded to make the finish look good. You have to let it dry and give another coat to leave the final finish. As a final step, it can be waxed to give it a shiny finish.

Fabric effect paint

Fabric-like walls

This type of paint gives the wall a touch that makes it look like it is a cloth. When it comes to painting the walls in this style, what we have to do is paint normally and when the paint is still fresh we use a brush to give it that touch of fabric, combing the paint downwards. The effect is really peculiar and has a certain bohemian touch. It is a good idea to give character to a specific wall although if we apply it to all of them it can be somewhat excessive.

Sponge effect paint

One of the best known effects used for the walls is to use a sponge. The wall is painted and with the sponge shapes are made to give an informal look to the painting. It is a very special finish that has been used for years. In these walls imperfections are not noticeable so it is a very used finish. It is also important to use smooth walls for this sponge effect. This effect is much easier to do and we do not have to have a lot of practice. We only need a sponge and be patient when finishing.

Decorative rollers

Decorative rollers

If what you want is a finish really special you can use the decorative rollers. These rollers have a pattern that can be stamped on the walls in a very simple way. These rollers are available for purchase and are easy to use. You only have to have a paint base in one tone and use the paint from the roller in another very different tone. If you do this, you can create an incredible pattern on the walls and enjoy patterned walls with a lot of style.

Combine matte and gloss

All the paintings with various finishes can be a great idea for our home. We usually choose between those with a glossy, satin or matte finish and paint the wall. But you can do something completely different. Buy two identical paints with different finishes, one matte and one glossy. This idea will make the walls appear one tone but you will actually be able to see light play when you see the changes between gloss and matte.

Go for the gradient

Degraded walls

The gradient in the paint is a really pretty bohemian effect that can be perfect for our walls. This gradient is not so easy to do since it requires giving different coats of paint on the wall. To create the different colors of the gradient, the paint of the chosen color is used and it is mixed with different degrees of white to reduce the color. We will only have to mix a small proportion of color because you have to give a hand to a part of the wall little by little. These walls are ideal for a bohemian or vintage style, as they have a very original finish. Normally the colored part is placed in the lower area and the color is degraded upwards. The end result is a complete wall originality. The furniture can contrast with the color of the wall. There are many colors that can be chosen and mixing with white can be done little by little to test colors.


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