Step
One:
Mask woodwork, floors, ceiling
and corners. Apply McCloskey
Special Effects Base Coat.
Cut in corners and edges with
a high quality nylon-bristle
brush. Paint large areas with
a high quality, short 3/8"
nap roller cover. Roll full
length from ceiling to floor
to eliminate lap marks. Allow
to dry overnight.
Step
Two:
Reapply tape, if necessary.
Thoroughly dampen the rag
with your glaze color. Make
certain that it is not overly
saturated or dripping. Gently
twist the rag into a cylinder.
Carefully roll the rag on
the wall. It is generally
recommended to begin at the
ceiling edge and work your
way down and across the wall.
Do not create stripes on the
wall. Change your direction
often and use various angles
to ensure the desired random
look. Try to keep a consistent
pressure, as this will dictate
how much glaze is applied
and how mush of the Base Coat
will show through. It is important
to keep the leading edge of
the pattern wet; dab this
edge with a damp sponge or
Clear Mixing Glaze, if necessary.
Do not stop in the middle
of a wall – only stop at a
corner, window or door. Remove
tape if not applying a second
color.
Step
Three:
Second Color (if desired).
Allow the first color to dry
completely. Apply your second
color of glaze in the same
manner as the first. Remember,
the last color you apply will
show up the most prominently.
A finish coat of Opal or Pearl
Glaze creates a very soft,
cloud like effect. Layering
two complementary color glazes
gives a tone-on-ton subtlety.
Remove tape and allow to dry.
For
extra durability, brush or
roll on a layer of our fast-drying
top coat, McCloskey Clear
Coat Satin Latex Protective
Finish, once the glaze is
completely dry.
Professional Tip:
For perfect corners, apply
the glaze to opposite walls
so that one wall of your corner
is always dry. Bunch up a
rag or wrap a piece around
your finger and dab the color
into the corner.
