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 Celebrate Spring with
the Magic of Color
 (ARA)
- Faux finishing is one of the quickest and least expensive ways
to bring color and dimension into any room in your house. And
what better time than spring to create a fresh new look?
"White walls are out and
color is in," says Jessica Kilpatrick, design specialist
for Wagner Spray Tech, the painting experts. Faux finishing allows
you to combine complementary colors to create a textured or dimensional
effect and add character to any room.
"Faux finishes take color
to a whole new level," says Kilpatrick. Painting techniques
such as sponging or rag rolling typically use two or more colors
in combination. "Combining colors creates a wide variety
of dimension and personalized effects," she says. When selecting
colors for faux finishing, the more dramatic the difference between
the colors, the bigger the statement you'll be making (think
dark red and dark brown). Choosing color combinations where the
colors are more similar to each other creates a more subtle effect
(such as yellow and cream).
Hiring a professional painter
to apply a faux finish to your room can cost thousands of dollars.
But the good news is that this is a job homeowners can easily
tackle themselves, especially with the right tools. For example,
WallMagic from Wagner offers a wide variety of fast, easy and
foolproof tools for faux finishing. Whether you're interested
in rag rolling, sponging, wool, textured paint or colorwash,
WallMagic demystifies the process into an affordable weekend
project that will transform your room.
Faux finishing requires no
more preparation than any other home painting project; however,
typical faux finish effects require multiple coats of paint,
requiring dry time in between each coat, translating into days
of work. WallMagic uses a patented dual roller approach that
combines your colors on the wall all in one easy step, dramatically
cutting painting time. Most kits include an instructional video
with detailed step-by-step instructions and color selection guidance.
For rooms where you want to
make a bold statement, use a strong solid color scheme like pure
reds, blues and yellows. For a more mellow feeling, use cooler
blues, greens and purples; they'll provide subtle color that
doesn't overpower. If you want something neutral but updated,
today's shades of brown, beige, grey, white and taupe create
a modern yet conservative look.
Once you've chosen your colors,
the rest is easy. The WallMagic dual roller system includes a
patented divided paint tray and a dual two-color roller. This
allows you to simultaneously blend two or more colors onto the
wall without smearing paint or overblending. "The dual roller
does the work for you," explains Kilpatrick. Simply pour
a small amount of each color into the divided paint tray, load
your dual roller, and start painting using a criss-cross arching
motion. The dual roller is a foolproof way to create beautiful
dimension without the mess, hassle and time. Edging is fast and
easy and clean-up is a breeze. All roller covers are washable
and reusable.
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- With a new faux finish and
perhaps a few new accessories, you can update your room without
spending a fortune. Look for WallMagic at most home center and
paint stores, including Sherwin Williams, Lowe's and Home Depot.
For more information, visit www.wagnerspraytech.com or call (888) 925-6244
for expert advice on faux finishing.
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- Courtesy of ARA Content
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ARTICLE POSTED
APRIL 06, 2004
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