I did everything according to directions (having read them 3 or 4 times). I used 3/8 inch polyester roller, stirred the paint very well, etc. When I went to roll the excess paint from the roller before putting it on the wall, all the sand came out of the paint and clumped onto the roller. What a mess! I tried putting it on the wall but it was just clumps and I ended up sponging most of it off. It also seems to clump on the brush but not as badly. I read that there is something added to keep the sand mixed inside. Could they have forgotten it when they mixed the paint?! Please help!

There seems to be a bit of a common thread here about VP. I picked some up with little or no information as to how to do it. It has been a struggle to say the least. Behr gives very little information on "how to" and my friend and I have made just about every mistake I can think of. So - my question is this.... I have seen a few threads about getting a smooth marble like finish and I'm wondering if I should have sanded the walls first? I seem to have a pretty heavy texture to them and the 2 coats that Behr's instructions said I should use just aren't covering it. There were pockets and holes and so I put it on a little thicker. Let's just say that it's not quite as pretty as I'd hoped. I can see the potential, but I'm not sure what to do next. I'm thinking the best thing to do would be to get out the sander and take it down to a SLIGHTLY smoother surface and then try again. I don't mean sanding off all of what I've put on, but just enough to allow me to put thinner layers on without leaving big holes were the original paint color shows through. Once I get what i'm looking for, is it necessary to sand with a fine grit before I put the sealer on? I'm doing this in a bathroom and I'm worried about the moisture. Not to mention that I would like it to have a slight luster. That then leads to burnishing. Should I or shouldn't I do this? If no one has answers to my questions, can anyone point to a site or provide a link where I can get better instructions? I would appreicate it so very much! Thanks for your time. Tammi:wall: