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Step 1: Materials Required
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Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat |
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Dulux acrylic base colour of your choice |
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Dulux Colour Effects, colour of your choice |
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Standard roller (10mm sleeve) |
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Sponge |
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Goose or swan feathers |
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Rubber Gloves |
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Note: The success of your special paint effect will depend on the consistency of your technique. We recommend you practise on trial samples until you are happy with the effect and comfortable that you can duplicate the technique on your final surface.
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Step 2: Prepare your Wall
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All surfaces to be painted must be firm, clean and dry. |
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If the surface has been previously painted and it`s in poor condition, the area should be sanded to give a sound surface. |
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Fill in cracks or dents where necessary. |
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Apply coat of Acrylic Sealer Undercoat. |
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Step 3: Apply Base Colour
Using a paint roller, apply 2 coats of acrylic base colour and allow it to dry thoroughly.
We have used Dulux Vanilla Cream as the base.
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Step 4: Roll on Colour Effects
Roll on the Colour Effects with a standard roller (10mm sleeve) as if you were painting the wall (cutting in where required with a paint brush). If working alone, paint a manageable area, approximately 1 metre across the wall, this will maintain a wet edge. If two people work together, the first person applies the Colour Effects using the standard roller and the second person follows with the sponge and dragging feathers.
Our Dulux Colour Effect is Classic Ochre.
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Step 5: Sponge Off Colour
This should be done while your Colour Effects coat of paint is still wet.
By using the sponge and feathers we recreate the subtle veining of marble.
The sponge should be thoroughly dampened (squeeze out any excess water). Sponge the wet paint to randomly remove some of the Colour Effects and create a soft cloudy background. Rinse the sponge regularly. Wear gloves to keep clean.
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Step 6: Use a Feather to Create Marble Veins
Rework the same area while the Colour Effects is still damp to create the veining with feathers. Use Goose or Swan feathers for best results.
Lightly hold the feather by the quill and pull it diagonally across the surface, turning it from side to side. The secret to believable veining is to have subtlety.
Our combination included: Base colour = Dulux Vanilla Cream and Colour Effects = Classic Ochre.
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Step 7: Alternative Colour Combinations for the Marbling Effect
Base colour Russett with Colour Effect Tuscany
Base colour Guacomole with Colour Effect Sistine Green or
Base colour Peach Pink with Colour Effect Cherub White.
Note: Keep in mind that the colours you see on your screen may be different to the actual paint colour. (This is due to different monitor settings and resolutions.) We recommend that you test all colour schemes with colour cards and test pots.
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Limitation of Liability
This project has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff are available either in-store, or via phone or email, to answer any questions you may have. As this information is generalised Mitre 10 is not responsible for the application of the principles in any particular case, as the contents of this project may need to be modified for the particular site and circumstances. Consumers should always ensure that they comply with any local body bylaws that pertain to any construction project and consult a qualified tradesperson where expert services are required. |
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