Thinning paint to "wash" a wall.
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03-22-14, 06:40 PM
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Thinning paint to "wash" a wall.
Many years ago when my mother in law passed away, we "washed" her walls with a paint/water wash and applied with a sponge. Think we covered nearly all the walls with less than a gallon of paint. The condo looked freshly painted.
Been a long time, and didn't write down the proportions.
Daughter asked and would like to help her.
Thanks
Been a long time, and didn't write down the proportions.
Daughter asked and would like to help her.
Thanks
#2
03-23-14, 04:31 AM
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What type of walls was this paint wash applied too? did it previously have a coating on it?
Most paint manufactures state that their coatings should never be thinned more than 10%. When you thin more than that you loose coverage, wear and adhesion properties.
If you are determined to give it a go, start off small [like with 1 qt] and thin it until you get it to where you want it. Starting out with a small amount of paint will allow you to add more paint if you get it too thin.
What type of walls was this paint wash applied too? did it previously have a coating on it?
Most paint manufactures state that their coatings should never be thinned more than 10%. When you thin more than that you loose coverage, wear and adhesion properties.
If you are determined to give it a go, start off small [like with 1 qt] and thin it until you get it to where you want it. Starting out with a small amount of paint will allow you to add more paint if you get it too thin.
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03-23-14, 05:30 AM
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We needed to touch up walls in hall and living room. Found a partial can with paint; no where near enough to cover what we needed to do and was 5+ years old so matching would have been difficult. Plus we didn't want to invest a great deal in repainting the entire area.
For some reason I'm thinking was 50:50 but that does seem too thin, and am hoping someone who manages properties may know what I'm shooting for and reply.
For some reason I'm thinking was 50:50 but that does seem too thin, and am hoping someone who manages properties may know what I'm shooting for and reply.
#4
03-23-14, 05:36 AM
I've painted a lot of rentals and many use the same paint throughout so touch up is simplified. I've repainted countless units where many walls were re rolled but only a portion cut in. Lighting and angle of view goes a long way in determining how well paint will touch up.
I've never heard of anyone using a 'wash paint' for any kind of touch up.
I've never heard of anyone using a 'wash paint' for any kind of touch up.
