How to Paint a French Color Wash

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How to Paint a Color Wash More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Greldak | permalink
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Now you can mimic walls created long before the paint roller came along.
Tags: Finishes, Stains, & Sealants , Home Improvement Methods, Home Improvement Products , Home Improvement Tools & Equipment, Paint Finishes , Painting & Finishing Tools & Equipment , Room Details , Wall Finishes , Interior Paint, Painting, How-To & Repair, Planning & Ideas, Step-by-Step

For further reading: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20233494,00.html ^[1]

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Color Washing More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Inge Janssen - Stikfort | permalink
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Color Washing Paint Technique - Color Washing Walls Painting Technique
Tags: paint color washing, color washing paint, color washing walls, color washing painting technique, color washing paint technique

For further reading: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/color-washing ^[2]

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How To Make A “Wash” with Chalk Paint® More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Solange Prado | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2012/06/how-to-make-a-wash-with/ ^[3]

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How to Get the French Gray Whitewash Provincial Look on Furniture | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Robert Lombard | permalink
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The classic French provincial gray whitewash look will transform an ordinary piece of furniture into a shabby chic treasure. The easiest way to achieve this look is to use a light gray glaze over white paint. To make the most of this style of finish, try it on furniture with ornate carving and embellishment, reminiscent of Louis XIV style.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_12147057_french-gray-whitewash-provincial-look-furniture.html ^[4]

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Annie Sloan Color Wash More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Paul Kostial | permalink
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Pinterest is a visual discovery tool that you can use to find ideas for all your projects and interests.

For further reading: https://www.pinterest.com/michelezmn/annie-sloan-color-wash/ ^[5]

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Inge Janssen - Stikfort, Robert Lombard, Solange Prado, Greldak, Paul Kostial

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1. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20233494,00.html

2. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/color-washing

3. http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2012/06/how-to-make-a-wash-with/

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_12147057_french-gray-whitewash-provincial-look-furniture.html

5. https://www.pinterest.com/michelezmn/annie-sloan-color-wash/