Host Gilda Riccardi shows homeowner Dianne how to transform the walls of her dark-green study with a paint technique that resembles real suede. Afterward, they create a red accent bookshelf using a technique called "frottage." Glossary:
- Strie (stree-ay) -- creating small lines
- Frottage (froh-tazh): imprinting with paper or plastic.
The steps for creating a suede effect on walls are fairly simple:
- Brush on
- Stipple
- Rag off.
Before painting a room, you should always prepare the area to be painted by taping any electrical outlets, molding, ceilings, etc. Also spackle any dents or nail holes in the walls.
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