TRANSLUCENT GLAZE CAN PERK UP A PAINT JOB.(Lifestyle)

From: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Date: September 12, 1998 | Copyright information

Glazing a room - covering painted walls with a lightly tinted, translucent glaze - is a simple technique that yields dramatic results. Rather than covering the color of the paint, the sheer glaze gives the surface a richness and density that reflects light in completely new ways.

The most challenging and time-consuming part of glazing is deciding on the color and effect you want. On light-blue walls, for example, a glaze in a darker blue provides a slight color difference while adding depth and texture. A contrasting shade, such as pale green, might complement the decorating ...

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