How-To

Step 1

Mask ceilings, baseboards, and trim with painter's tape. Paint the wall with your desired basecoat color and allow to dry completely (minimum 4 hours or overnight).

 

Step 2

Mix one part illusions® Translucent Metallic Finish to one part illusions® Faux Finish Latex Glazing Liquid™. Apply this metallic glaze over your basecoat using ragging, combing, or your favorite illusions® effect.

 

Ragging Tip

Roll or form your rag into your desired shape. Soak it with metallic glaze, and blot the excess on a paper towel. Dab the rag repeatedly on the wall, overlapping each impression and rotating your hand at the wrist for a seamless look.

 

Combing Tip

After rolling on a 3-foot-wide metallic glaze coat, lightly drag a combing tool through it in one continuous stroke from ceiling to floor. Apply even pressure, and keep the tool angled toward you, wiping excess glaze from the comb after each stroke to maintain a clean edge.

 

Optional Technique

illusions® Translucent Metallic Finish is also ideal when used as a glaze with other illusions® Faux Finish effects like sponging or ragging.

 

Optional Step 3

Think outside the four-wall box. Apply gold or silver illusions® Translucent Metallic Finish to mantels, trim, furniture, and accessories to create a luxuriously opulent touch.

 

 

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