2006-06-09 12:15:29 · 6 answers · asked by derek_cox05 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a common "faux finish" technique. Both Lowe's and Home Depot demonstrate this technique in their "How-To Clinics". Check the store for the nest scheduled demonstration. They will run the live demo several times in a given month and will repeat this popular demo about every four months.
In the mean time, if you want to go ahead and complete your project, they will walk you through the technique. It involves a coat of "crackle" followed by a coat of the finish paint. The chemical reaction between the two causes the finish coat to shrink which produces the look you are after.
In addition to the big box retailers, any good paint store will have the same or similar products.
Good luck with your project.
2006-06-13 01:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
The oldest method for achieving this look is paint a base coat in a dark color of your choice, then apply a coat of hide glue and let dry then apply the top coat of paint, it takes the hide glue some time to dry, you can also purchase products at craft stores to achieve the same look. Seal with a good poly when finished. Good Luck.
2006-06-09 20:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to strip it, seal it then paint. If you want the cracked effect there is a product at your home store you apply first , like a laqurer. then the paint will crack.
2006-06-09 19:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to home depot and buy the paint that does it for you
2006-06-10 10:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by melykiskv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a glaze that you mix into your paint that will do that. you can get it at home depot or lowes or any place similar.
2006-06-09 19:18:32 · answer #5 · answered by Alanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Hirshfields go there and tell them your looking for "crackling effect" or sherwin williams.
2006-06-11 22:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by retisin2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋