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Decorative wall paint: most common types and techniques
Our concept of decorative painting dates back to the Renaissance. A cultural movement that emerged in Western Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, thus forming the beginning of the Modern Age.
However, the true origin of decorative wall painting goes back a long, long time. When the first civilisations, as a way of communicating and/or leaving a record of an event, made different marks and drawings in the caves they inhabited.
A method of decoration that has evolved along with the human being, polishing and perfecting itself until reaching what it is today. In this article, we are going to deal with the most well-known types and techniques of a painting that has as many styles as there are cultures in the world.
What is decorative painting?
Decorative painting is a type of paint used to transform the appearance of a surface, whatever its size, or object. The purpose is to beautify the appearance of the existing substrate and, in some cases, to enhance the strength and durability of the coating to which it is applied.
A material that can be used on surfaces exposed to impacts, such as furniture, tables, chairs, floors, etc., but also on non-trafficable surfaces. In this sense, walls are undoubtedly one of the surfaces where decorative paint is most often used as a coating. Both in interior spaces of homes and businesses and, why not, outdoors. It should be said that the latter area of application is less common, as not all paints are suitable for outdoor applications as they are not resistant to sunlight, water and other weather conditions.
Where to apply decorative painting
Decorative painting allows a wide range of styles, designs and textures to be covered. It is therefore improbable to repeat the same finishes, as there will always be a nuance that will make the difference between one surface and another. The technique chosen, the colour of the paint and the way the product is applied – each has its own particular procedure – are factors that will distinguish the final finishes.
Although walls are usually the preferred area to use this technique, the benefits of using this paint extend to ceilings, floors and furniture. In all of them, the use of this product is not limited to giving colour to the surface, but gives it personality and style through the texture created.
A decoration technique, with a special incidence in interiors, which has become a protagonist in the renovation of rooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and large commercial premises. It has gone from being a paint for purely professional use to gaining popularity among individuals who wish to give their homes a second life.
1. Find your object and take a “before” photo.
Here’s a dresser we bought from K-Town Emporium
(our Downtown Kelowna Superior Paint Co. Retailers)
I recommend using something that isn’t all that important to you on your first try, just in case it doesn’t work out. Use something from around the house or head on out to a thrift store and get something cheap, but also something you like. Make sure it’s clean before you paint it.
2. Paint your item
We choose to paint the dresser in Antique White.
Paint your item with your desired Superior Paint Co. colour. You don’t have to get full coverage because the glaze will most likely cover any flaws, but I do try to get mine as evenly covered as possible. Anything with grooves will just be getting glaze in those spots so don’t sweat it if you can get it fully painted.
Mix your Glaze
Glazing with Superior Paint Co. Top Coat:
Soft Glaze: 3-4 parts Top Coat 1 Part Superior Paint Colour
Heavy Glaze: 2 parts Top Coat 1 Part Superior Paint Colour
Glazing with SamaN Glaze:
4 Parts SamaN Glaze 1 Part Superior Paint Co. Colour
SamaN Glaze is the perfect medium for doing large projects because it has up to an hour of working time.
Whenever I mix a custom colour or glaze these paint syringes work great to measure your mixture.
My personal favorite colours to use for glazing are Superior Paint Co. Black Mountain, Cast Black, Coco Brown and Trainstaion but feel free to experiment and use any colour or colours you like!
Gather your supplies.
- your item
- glaze
- paint brushes
- stainingg pad and rags
- mix your own colour painters sringe
- plastic cup of water (to rest your brush in)
