How to Sponge Paint a Wall

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by aileen

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Designing your wall is one way of adding character to a boring room. One of the many ways you can do is sponge painting. Here are some steps you can follow to sponge paint a wall.

Things You’ll Need:

Base paint
Top coat
Faux glaze
Paint roller
Natural sea sponge
Bucket

Steps:

Prepare your work area. Clear the wall and your working space so that you’ll be able to move freely.
Use a drop cloth to cover the floor and other things that may be splattered on by paint.
Select the color combination you like. Having a color combination that don’t blend well with each other will create an unsightly blotchy look. Try your chosen colors on a piece of board before working on your wall.
Apply the base paint on your wall.
Make a glaze by combining a part of your top coat with 4 parts of faux glaze. Adding more glaze will make it more transparent. To achieve a darker top coat, add less amount of faux glaze.
Dip your natural sea sponge in the glaze and wring out the excess glaze.
Start on one corner of your wall. Gently press the sponge on the area. Be careful not to give a lot pressure to avoid putting too much glaze on the wall.
Turn the sponge on the surface to achieve a random look.
Regularly dip your sponge in the bucket to put enough glaze on the wall.
Stand back frequently to see your work. Check for missed areas. Make sure that all areas have the same amount of glaze.

Tips:

Here are some choices you can use as base paint.
- Semi- gloss
- Eggshell
- Satin
- Flat
Work on one area at a time.
Use a small sponge to touch up corners.
Don’t forget to wear gloves to avoid getting paint on your hands.
Use a primer first if you’re painting on walls that have been painted with oil-based paint.

Add texture and hide wall blemishes by sponge painting your wall. Make sure to use the right colors and have enough glaze.