Create texture by using paint additives.
Most textured paint effects are created by using varnishes, sealants and special brushing techniques. Often, more than one coat is involved in creating a textured paint surface. For example, a stone color finish with a blue crackle effect can be achieved by applying a sky blue flat paint base, followed by a coat of crackle varnish, and a final coat of stone white latex paint. There are two texturing effects, however, that involve adding a substance directly to your paint to create a textured finish. For a gritty, rough surface, sand is an inexpensive additive. For a dusty or aging appearance, powdered chalk or whiting powder can be added directly to the paint.
Instructions
1. Use acrylic paint to tint sand for a textured finish.
Tint the sand to match the color of the latex base paint. Pour the sand into a large, empty plastic container, or clean paint can, until the container is about 3/4 full. With a mixing stick or wooden spoon, slowly add either acrylic paint or powdered pigment, mixing well until you have achieved the desired color. If you use acrylic or other wet tint, let the sand dry to ensure absorption.
2. Tinted sand
Mix the tinted and dry sand into the base paint. Pour the latex base paint into a large container until it is about half full. Add sand, a half cup at a time, until you reach the desired texture. Jot down the amount you used if you're doing a large project and will need to repeat the process. When you're satisfied, begin painting, stirring the textured paint occasionally to prevent clumping.
3. To create a dusty or aging appearance, add whiting powder or powdered chalk to your latex base paint instead of sand. Wear a dust mask and work in a well-ventilated area. Begin by pouring a cup of the powder or chalk into a small plastic measuring cup. In a large plastic container or clean paint can, pour the latex base paint until the container is about half full. Add the powder into the base paint slowly, mixing about 1/4 cup at a time. Stir well after each addition and continue adding powder or chalk until you achieve the desired effect. When you're satisfied, jot down the quantities of powder or chalk and latex base paint for future reference and start painting. Stir the base paint occasionally to ensure an even finish to your project.
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