Play with paint effects

Embrace your inner artist with these fun techniques

● For an industrial-style backdrop, try Craig & Rose’s Artisan Rust Effect base paint in conjunction with its Activator. They also have a concrete-effect paint.

● Try colour washing: this involves applying a satin base paint then a glaze on top with either a large brush for texture, or a sponge for a more diffused look.

● To mimic linen, try the Strie technique. A white or neutral water-based paint with an eggshell sheen is best for the base coat. Then mix one part glaze with your coloured top coat and two parts water, before applying with a paint pad. Before it’s dry, brush the wall vertically and then brush it horizontally.

● Stencilling is an easy way to add wowfactor to your walls. Find great ideas at Dizzy Duck Designs or Stencil Library.

● Create circles by attaching a pencil to one end of a piece of string and taping the other end of the string to your centre point. Once you’ve drawn the circle, paint around the edges and fill it in.

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