Neutralizing a bright wall color requires a bit of glaze.
Whether you are renovating a home the previous owners painted or updating a room yourself, painting walls a bright color can sometimes result in a shade that is brighter or bolder than anticipated. Aside from re-priming and re-painting the entire space, there are techniques to use to tone down the color. Applying glaze with a faux finish tool is one way to neutralize a bright color, bringing it down to a level you are comfortable with.
Instructions
1. Prepare the area for painting by moving or covering furniture, covering flooring with plastic or cloth, and cleaning the walls by wiping with them a damp cloth.
2. Mix glaze and paint by adding one part glaze to three parts paint to a clean painting tray or bucket. Use the original paint color, or as close as you can get to it if you did not apply the initial coat. Glaze comes in multiple color options as well. You can choose white, bronze, brown, or a shade of the original color, depending on your preference.
3. Prepare a practice board by cutting a piece of cardboard and painting it the original color. Then, apply the glaze/paint mixture to see the results. Adjust accordingly. You may need to add more paint if the glaze appears chalky, or add more glaze if it isn't toning down the color enough.
4. Tape ceilings, trim, and baseboards with painter's tape.
5. Apply paint/glaze mixture to wall. Use a brush to paint edges, then fill in with a paint roller. If you choose to use a faux finish tool, apply glaze/paint mixture with a brush in two to three foot sections, then use the tool to manipulate paint with a twisting motion with your wrist.
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