If creating a textured effect quickly and easily is your goal, stippling
is the finish for you. Stippling hides slight imperfections in your
walls. It also adds depth and visual interest to any room. This
painting technique is a perfect weekend project for homeowners of any skill level. Lowe's
is happy to provide this information as a service to you.
Cover the floors and any furniture that can not be removed with dropcloths.
Cover the moulding and any other areas that will not be painted with
painter's tape. If you have cracks or holes,
repair
them.Apply your base coat of paint and allow it to dry completely.
Tip: When it is humid or cold, stains and paints dry slowly.
Stippling paint off is much easier if you work with a partner, one person in charge
of glazing, and the other in charge of stippling. Each person should do
the same task throughout the process to keep the pattern uniform.
Use a paint roller to apply a thin layer of glaze to a 2' x 3' section.
Firmly dab a clean stippling brush up and down on the glaze, in a random pattern,
leaving a wet edge. A wet edge is the 6" untouched area of the section
you are painting. The paint should remain wet until blended with the next section.
Paint another glazed section up to the edge of the last section. Avoid overlapping
the previous section. If two areas overlap, use a clean brush to stipple it off.
Repeat the dabbing process while blending the untouched area of the previous section with the new one.
Wipe the brush frequently or you will end up applying glaze instead of removing
it. Wash and dry the brush occasionally.
Allow the paint to dry completely. Remove dropcloths and tape.
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