How to Rag Paint a Wall

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the room where you will be painting by removing all furniture (if possible) and other obstacles.

   It's important in the process of knowing how to rag paint a wall to have a clear work area.
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   Step 2: Cover the floor and any large furniture (like couches) that cannot be removed from the room with plastic drop cloths.

   ,, Use latex paint for the base color.
   
   This type of paint is easy to work with and to clean up and will provide a smooth base underneath the rag pattern.
   
   The base color latex paint is usually a lighter shade, so the glaze color that is rolled on top with the rag will stand out on top of the base coat. , To prepare, use a separate paint bucket and mix the latex paint with a glaze that is water-based.
   
   The glaze will give the wall a soft look and add a sheen. , Allow to dry for 24 hours before adding the rag glaze. , Moisten the rag slightly with water and then dip it into the glaze.
   
   Dab the rag onto the wall, making a pattern.
   
   Go back in with another rag to dab off excess paint to change the pattern.
   
   Experiment. ,,
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   Step 3: Tape edges of the areas you do not wish to be painted to protect the areas from paint splatters and brush edges.

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   Step 4: Pour paint for the base color into a paint tray.

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   Step 5: Mix the paint for the glaze that will be applied with a rag.

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   Step 6: Roll the base color latex paint on the walls

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   Step 7: covering the walls completely.

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   Step 8: Apply the glaze paint with a rag.

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   Step 9: Allow glaze paint to dry.

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    Step 10: Wash out rollers and brushes

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    Step 11: remove drop cloths

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    Step 12: and return furniture to the newly rag-painted room.

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