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That's
because most of the materials you will need can be acquired for
a small amount of money. However, you should remember that
although interior paint ideas do not have to be expensive,
creating your designs with them, can take quite a bit of your
time.
So,
be patient, because hurrying your paint designs will often
result in an unrewarding outcome.
The
following are some of the different ways you can use interior
paint ideas to dress up the look of your walls:
Rag
Rolling - Rag rolling is done by rolling up a rag as you would a
magazine or newspaper, and then rolling it with your hands over
the wet paint that has already been applied to the wall.
Stenciling
- Stenciling is one of the best interior paint ideas because it
is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to decorate your walls.
Stenciling works by painting the areas that have been cut out of
a template.
Then
once the template is removed, a defined pattern or design
remains. You can create your own stencils, if you have the
proper materials, or you can purchase them at craft or specialty
stores. Stencils come in various sizes and designs, and you can
place them on any part of your wall to either create a picture,
or boarder.
You
should remember, however, that it is a good idea to use a darker
or light color for your stenciling patterns to contrast with the
main color of the wall.
Bagging
- After the wall has been painted you can then use the bagging
interior paint ideas to create interesting wall patterns, by
placing a cloth that has been bunched up into a bag, and then
dragging it over the wall.
Sponge
Painting - For sponging interior paint ideas all you require is
a simple sea sponge, and a tray to hold the glaze paint of your
choice. You can then proceed to sponge the wall as intricately
or loosely as you would like to create the desired effect you
want. You will find that with sponging, you can create a lovely
marble look on the wall.
Other
interesting interior paint ideas you can create if you are more
adventurous include dragging, stippling, combing, granite finish
and marbleizing.
Types
of paint that you should look into for your painting project
include:
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Latex
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Latex flat enamel
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Alkyd
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Enamel
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Epoxy
As
you can see there are several great interior paint ideas for you
to check out and use to create some of the most wonderfull
designs on your room walls. Take your time decorating your
rooms, and you will love the result of your work.
By:
Michael Holland
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