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Choosing Color for Your Faux Finishing Project

  • Start your project by first selecting colors from a retailer's paint chip chart.
  • Try to select colors that will compliment your furniture, carpet, wallpaper or window treatments to help coordinate the look of your room.
  • Most hues are arranged in value ranging from light to dark. After selecting the correct hue within a given color family, you will most likely want to choose a lighter value for your base coat. A darker value is then mixed for your glaze color.
  • Remember, the color you apply last will be the most dominant, so start with the color you want to see least and end with the color you want to see most.
  • Experiment beforehand on sample boards, so you can try out different color combinations.