Saltwash Paint Additive by redposie
16,95 USD
Saltwash is aa powder paint additive that produces an unique weather-beaten look. Merely add Saltwash to any paint to produce a mixture. Apply to any furniture piece or surface to create an authentic time worn appear weathered from years on the coast!
Instructions:
Mix the Saltwash powder making use of the consisted of scoop, to any paint of your option. The Saltwash to paint ratio can be based upon 20oz – 25oz of Saltwash to one quart of paint, for wanted result. This amount can be increased or reduced depending upon the amount of paint you choose to utilize.
* Important: Desired paint mix should be like a thick cake icing.
Step 1
Apply heavily all over in a “glob” like method. You will observe the heavy Saltwash appearance, this is great and will certainly include to the look you want to achieve. When the Saltwash layer is half method dry and still ugly, wipe softly with a paint brush, utilizing light paint strokes in a backward and forward movement to a little smooth down the Saltwash. These strokes should only gently smooth out the Saltwash layer leaving the heavy “globbed” texture more even and only slightly smoother. If the Saltwash layer ends up being to dry to smooth down, just dampen the paint brush with water and resmooth. If you need more structure, simply reapply the Saltwash.
Step 2
Once the Saltwash layer is totally dry, apply your leading coat of paint. No Saltwash will certainly be added to this topcoat of paint in this step. Reapply this topcoat of paint as preferred.
Step 3
Once your paint is completely dry, a light sanding to your final furniture piece will highlight the underlayer details of the Saltwash and offer it the multi layered and the “years aged on the salty coastline” look and feel you desire!
Pointer
Usage differing paint colors for the Saltwash coat and final coat to provide contrast and truly show the layers of paint.
Utilizing a greater gloss or Satin finsih for the last coat contributes to a genuine appear it was salvaged from an old beach cottage … back when oil and lead paints were used Attempt multiple layers of Saltwash to add more interest.
A light coat of wax in a brown tone will contribute to a genuine vintage appearance.