Step 1: Base Coat Apply a base coat of Regal AquaGlo in the color of your choice and let it dry. Step 2: Mix Color Wash Mix one (large) part Regal Wall Satin (tinted to the color you want your glaze to be), one part Benwood Stays Clear and one part water. Stir. Step 3: Application Dip sponge into mixture, squeeze out excess and 3a. "Wash" onto walls with circular motions.

1. Apply a coat of Texture Paint* Let dry.
2. Apply base coat. Let dry.
3. MIX COLOR WASH, AND APPLY WITH SPONGE. (NOTE: For more details on applying Texture Paint, refer to Benjamin Moore's Texture How-to Booklet.)

• When choosing colors, decide how they will react together, and whether you want light over dark or dark over light.
• The base coat is the color you want to see the least of, the "wash" the color you want to see most.
• Fewer rubs will give you a more "distressed" look, more rubs, a "warmer" look.
• If wash color is the same color as the woodwork no masking off will be required.

Step 1: Base Coat Paint walls with Benjamin Moore's Regal AquaGlo satin finish latex in the color of your choice. Allow to dry ovemight. Step 2: Mix Glaze Mix together five parts Benjamin Moore's Alkyd Glazing Liquid and one part Satin Impervo, tinted to your desired color. Step 3: Apply Glaze Roll glaze quickly onto wall. If you think it will take longer than 15-20 minutes to cover an entire wall, get a partner with their own roller.

• Experiment on sample boards before attempting any technique.
• Use masking tape or painters tape to protect all areas not to be finished.
• Remove tape as soon as project is completed.
• A light sanding of the base coat before you begin will increase glide and help slow the dry time of glazes.
• Use alkyd glazes in well ventilated areas.
• Choose from a wide selection of professional patterning tools or common household items like combs, spatulas, rulers, plastic wrap, etc.
• Brushes and rollers can be adapted for a variety of effects; they can be divided with rubber bands or masking tape or cut for patterning.

Positive Methods--
APPLYING PAINT OR GLAZE ONTO A SURFACE WITH A TOOL.

• Use latex paints for positive methods, where fast drying can be a benefit.
• Work quickly to avoid lap marks. They will not be noticed while paint is wet, but will become apparent once dried and are difficult to repair.

Negative Methods--
APPLYING PAINT OR GLAZE TO A SURFACE AND THEN REMOVING WITH A TOOL.

• The slow drying of alkyd paints is ideal for negative methods.
• Negative techniques go faster with two people. One to apply the other to remove.
• Complete one wall or area at a time, stopping in a corner, or at a natural break.
• For a different look, try ragging finishes with paper, plastic bags, or feather clusters instead of rags.
• When tools become too saturated, have a dry one on hand to continue.
• Use lint-free and color-free rags.
• A thin, even coat of glaze is best. The more glaze you apply, the more you will have to remove.
• When working with negative techniques, speed is important as alkyd glazes start to set after 10 to 15 minutes. If the leading edge dries, you will have a lap mark.
• Never go back over tacky areas with more glaze. The color will intensify and you will see the mark.
• Leave a "wet edge"--a margin of unworked glaze at the end of each panel--to allow blending of next panel of glaze.

How to Mix Your Glaze  Return to CONTENTS
ALKYD GLAZES FOR STIPPLING, RAGGING, BAGGING AND DRAGGING TECHNIQUES
5 parts* Moore's Glazing Liquid--#409-00
1 part Satin Impervo--#235 (tinted to desired color)

LATEX GLAZES FOR COLOR WASHING, SPONGING, RAG ROLLING
1 part* Moore's Latex Glazing Liquid
1 part Regal Wall Satin
Water, if desired

*This is approximate. Alter to achieve desired translucency.

For a more translucent effect, add more Glazing Liquid, for a more opaque effect, use less.

When paint is mixed with Glazing Liquid, and applied over white, the color will be a paler version than the original color.

Check your glaze color on a small wall area or sample board before proceeding.

Practice makes perfect. Start experimenting in the basement or a closet.


COLOR SELECTION INFORMATION  Return to CONTENTS

• In most cases, select the base color (lightest) using 2-3 shades different for your glaze.
• As glazes are a layering of colors, colors from the same family work best. Avoid putting complementary colors, like red and green, together.
• The color you apply last is the color you will see the most and vice versa.
• Colors appear lighter when mixed, so always choose colors a shade or two darker than your desired color.
• For a frosted or cloudy look use a light glaze over a dark base.
• Dark glazes applied over light bases usually provide the truest color results.

Selecting Colors for Positive Methods

• Start with the color you want to see the least and end with the color you want to see the most.
• Use colors that already exist in the room like carpet, drapes, furniture, etc.
• Consider choosing stronger colors. You will only see small portions of each color, not solid walls.
• The more colors, the more work.
• Applying colors wet on wet will result in mixing--keep color theory rules in mind.

For more information on color theory consult Color: A Stroke of Brilliance, available through your Benjamin Moore dealer.


PRODUCT INFORMATION  Return to CONTENTS

• Regal AquaVelvet Latex Eggshell Finish. Perfect for heavy traffic areas.
• Regal Wall Satin Latex Interior Flat. For walls throughout your home.
• Regal AquaGlo Latex SemiGloss Enamel. For trim, doors, furniture and walls.
• Regal AquaPearl Latex Pearl Finish. For kitchens and bathrooms.
• Regal AquaGrip 100% Acrylic Primer-Sealer. Provides excellent adhesion for paint on slick and smooth surfaces.
• Acrylic Latex K&B. A mildew resistant satin finish for kitchens and baths.
• Floor & Patio Latex Enamel. Quick drying interior/exterior enamel for heavy traffic areas.
• Satin Impervo Alkyd Low Lustre Enamel. Ideal for faux finishes when mixed with Alkyd Glazing Liquid.
• Wall-Grip 1. Covers previously painted and hard, glossy surfaces.
• Alkyd Glazing Liquid. For slower drying and larger surface faux techniques.
• Latex Glazing Liquid. For faster or small surface finishes.
• Benwood Stays Clear and Benwood One Hour Clear Finish. For clear protection on cabinets, paneling, furniture, floors, trim and doors.
• Latex Texture Paint. For creating textured surfaces on interior walls and ceilings.