Dragging Technique

Unique finish idea. What you will need:

Paint
Wash/Glaze
Mixing container
4 inch wide natural bristle brush
2 inch wide natural bristle brush
clean cotton rags

If you are using the existing color base coat, skip this step. Otherwise, apply your base coat with a brush and/or roller and allow it to dry thoroughly. This technique is easier if you "mask" off the adjacent walls and around ceilings, windows and doors etc. Always use a "low tack" tape to ensure that you don´t damage your base coat.

Mix your wash/glaze. Apply over the base coat in a vertical section no wider than 20", using a roller or brush.

Drag the wide, natural bristle brush through the wet glaze immediately, working from top to bottom in a long, continuous stroke. Keep the brush ridged; hold the bristles against the surface with the handle angled at your body. Repeat until the effect is that which you want.

Wipe the paintbrush regularly on a clean, dry rag to remove excess glaze to ensure that you maintain an even appearance.

If softer lines are desired, use the softer, smaller brush after about 5 minutes and brush the surface lightly with continuous vertical strokes. HINT: This finish looks best using tone on tone colors, such as white or beige base coat and blue or green glazes, but the combinations are limitless. It is recommended that you try your color choices on a board first.

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