Steps to Sponge Paint Your Wall with Multiple Colors In a similar fashion, you may want to get a latex glaze, which also thins the paint, but in a way that makes it more translucent.Īs we stack a lot of different colors on top of each other, in my opinion, this glaze will make the wall look better by creating depth. These paints will be all relatively similar, however will vary in lightness.Īlthough a lot of other stuff I will mention here can be optional, they will just make your job easier and may give a better look in the end.įor example, you may want to get a glaze extender, which essentially thins the paint out, allowing you to have more time to work with it, as you will see, we will mess with the paint for a long time before it dries. I recommend using at least 5 different paints to give it a desirable look. We may be able to get away with 2 colors, but more colors may be better as it will give you a more subtle and cloudy effect compared to the stark contrast with only two colors. We will need a darker base coat and a lighter color to go on top. So, we will need at least 2 different paints. The whole idea of sponge painting is stacking many different multiple paint colors on top of each other. I recommend you get the more expensive natural sea sponge as they will make your overall project better due to the more random pattern.Īlso, if you didn’t know, you can super easily wash the paint out of the sponge, so if your budget doesn’t allow it, one sponge should do the job. I also recommend having rags nearby in case you have to wipe off any paint and depending on the size of the wall, you may need a stepladder.Īnd of course, when you are sponge painting, don’t forget the sponge! some painters tape to mask off the wall and.a few paint trays to hold the paints you are working with,.
To begin with the tools, it’s exactly the same as any other paint project. Like a lot of painting projects, you will need some basic tools and materials. The tips, steps, and ideas discussed here are from my personal experiences, if you want you can make few minor changes if you plan to paint your walls with a sponge.
In this article, I will be diving in and show you how you can sponge paint the walls of your home with multiple colors. I found this while painting the walls at one of my friend’s homes that turned out amazing when completed, and I don’t see myself repainting them any time soon. And then dab on sponges using another color in a way that the underlying color shows through well.ĭoing this painting technique creates walls with so much depth and so many interesting colors. Sponge painting is exactly what it sounds like, you paint with a sea sponge!įirst, you apply the base coat of color. I always wanted something new and exciting, so I did some research and some experimenting, and finally did it myself.Īlthough some of you may have heard of it, let me introduce you to sponge painting! If you are like me, you get super bored with a plain white wall.
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