Smooth Fresco offers a soft, earthy texture that exudes a warm rustic appeal. This comfortably casual technique is a great option for enhancing the appearance of a great room or dining room.

Time Required

For an average room with 400 sq. ft. of wall space, it will take you approximately 6 total hours over 1 to 2 days.

Supplies

Items needed for a 400 sq.-ft. wall area:

• Faux Impressions™ sample board
• One roll of 2" low-tack/safe-release tape

• Assorted drop cloths and rags

• Paint tray
• 9" roller frame
• 9" Contractor Series® premium roller cover (3/8" nap)
• Nylon/polyester brush
• 6 1/4" roller frame
• 6" Contractor Series® premium roller cover (3/8" nap)
• Symphony by Purdy™ sea sponge glazing mitt
• Latex gloves
• Two gallons of Duration Home® Interior Latex Matte paint (base coat color)
• One quart of Faux Impressions® Latex Glaze
• One quart of Duration Home® Interior Latex Matte paint (glaze color)
• 5-quart mixing container

• XIM Latex Extender (optional)

How-To Video

Watch how to do the Smooth Fresco technique

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Smooth Fresco Brochure

Step by step instructions and photography

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Technical Bulletin

Detailed how-to information for this and related techniques.

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Get This Look:

Mellowed Ochre SWF 110

(other color options available - see store for details & color cards)

Step 1

Duration Home® Matte Paint - 2 Coats
Latte SW 6108

Step 2

Glaze Topcoat
1:1 ratio with Duration Home® Matte Paint
Tea Chest SW 6103