Category: Tips

Paint defects and problems

Good quality paints rarely cause problems. Niedoskonałości ostatecznego wyglądu zwykle są spowodowane złym przygotowaniem podłoża …

Stamping

Although applying a pattern to fabrics, wallpaper or walls is an old art, you can still buy inexpensive wooden stamps on flea markets. Lots of shops for people …

Templates for painting

These easy and fun to use techniques allow you to create original effects, and a selection of stamps and ready-made templates available in stores for …

Foil wiping

Using a crushed foil bag, we can get the effect of unevenly applied paint. The result will be very subtle, slightly crumpled velvet. You can use a darker paint …

Rubbing with a rag

Working with a rag requires the use of a lint-free cloth crushed into a ball. If we are using, for example, a piece of jute bag, it is good to hemm it, there would be no thread …

Tamponing with a sponge

Padding is one of the easier ways to create decorative effects using two or more colors. We choose the first top color and prepare the glaze. We immerse …

Painting with watered-down emulsion paint

We choose the paint of the same color as the background paint or a bit darker, but in the same shade. Mieszamy ją z wodą w …

The use of wood stains

The easiest way to obtain painting effects is by means of a stain, which dries slower than ordinary paint, so it is suitable for longer processing. Cecha taka pozwala …

The chafing and padding create visual depth and texture, which gives an interesting look to a smooth wall. Such techniques require painting the wall with a base color, potem nałożenia tak zwanej …

Painting skirting boards

When the room is freshly painted, an unrefurbished wooden skirting board spoils the overall effect. Painting the moldings is a quick job, którą najlepiej jest zostawić na …