Textured Finishing

Textured wall finishes can be created in numerous ways. The process for creating a textured wall finish will depend on the final effect that you desire to have in your room.

One type of textured wall finish that is easily to accomplish and that results in a wonderful textured finish effect utilizes tissue paper, household glue and paint. Other materials can also be used in lieu of tissue paper, such as brown packing paper, newsprint, or other types of paper that remains intact when wet.

Make sure that the wall is clean and free of debris before you begin your textured finish project. Then take a clean paintbrush and lightly coat the wall with household glue. It is advisable to complete this textured finish project in sections so that the glue does not dry before you can work with the section. You should prepare torn sections of the paper prior to beginning the project. Tear the strips in sizes that you can work with easily. Take a piece of tissue or other paper and crumple it with your hands, and then open it up again. Spread the paper out on the glued section of wall and press into the glue. This is the new textured finish of the wall. Continue in this manner until the wall is completely covered with the new textured finish. Now take one color of paint, (this will be the background color) and paint over the entire wall with the textured finish . Let dry completely. Application of the second paint color is important because it will not cover the first coat of paint, but will serve only to highlight elements of the textured finish. To complete this process it is best to use a dry brush and to only dip the tip in the paint can or tray, then brush off excess on the side of the paint container. Lightly sweep the brush across the textured finish. This action will subtly draw out the textured finish. When the entire wall is completed allow to dry once again. If desired you can now add a third color to the textured wall finish, drawing in the three primary colors that you use to decorate your room.

When using brown packing paper there is no need to paint the surface. Application of the crumpled brown paper will create a textured wall finish that resembles suede when it is completely dry. This is a wonderful effect for natural toned rooms.