Crackle Paint
Crackle Paint
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Easy to understand and follow Faux paint finishing "how to crackle finish"
I've been all over the internet to find instructions. Has anyone done it, and how did you do it, step by step? I only plan on doing this on our ceiling. I just would like step by step instructions that are easy to understand and easy to follow.
Please no links to different sites unless you've used the instructions yourself and had a great outcome. Thanks
Here are the basic instructions for crackle finishing -
The waiting time is the hardest thing about it - but please allow time for drying - very important
Step 1.
Using a stir stick, thoroughly stir the paint chosen for the base color (Flat, Flat Enamel, Eggshell Enamel or Satin Enamel).
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We recommend you use a practice board to preview your technique and color combination before beginning your project.
Step 2.
Using a brush or a roller, apply the base-color onto the project.
Step 3.
Ensure that the base-color has dried a minimum of 4 hours.
Step 4.
Apply an even coat of Crackle liberally to the surface using a brush or a roller.
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How the Crackle is applied will affect how the top coat will crack. If the Crackle was brushed, the cracks will follow the direction in which it was brushed. If the Crackle was rolled, it will achieve a more uniform effect.
Step 5.
Allow Crackle to dry a minimum of 1 hour, no longer than 7 days.
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It is possible to wait as long as one week before top-coating the Crackle.
Step 6.
Using a stir stick, thoroughly stir the paint chosen for the top-coat (Flat).
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For the best Crackle effect, use a Flat top-coat.
Step 7.
Apply the top-coat using a brush or a roller using as few strokes as possible.
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For small cracks, apply a thin amount of the top-coat, for larger cracks, apply a heavier amount of the top-coat. The method used for applying the top-coat will affect the final look of the Crackle.
Step 8.
Allow to dry approximately 24 hours.
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