Couture for your walls. With the subtle texture and shimmer of designer silk, this fashionable technique is all about refined opulence. You're sure to make a dynamic impression when you use Brushed Metallic as part of your dining room or master suite design.

Time Required

For an average room with 400 sq. ft. of wall space, it will take you approximately 6 total hours over 2 to 3 days.

Supplies

Items needed for a 400 sq.-ft. wall area:

• Faux Impressions™ sample board
• One roll of 2" low-tack/safe-release tape
• Assorted drop cloths and rags
• Paint tray
• 9" roller frame
• 9" Contractor Series® premium roller cover (3/8" nap)
• Two 9" Contractor Series® 1/2 nap microfiber roller cover
• Nylon/polyester brush
• 6 1/4" roller frame
• 6" Contractor Series® premium roller cover (3/8" nap)
• Latex gloves
• Two gallons of Duration Home® Interior Latex Matte paint (base coat color)
• One gallon of Faux Impressions® Metallic
• One quart of Faux Impressions® Latex Glaze
• One quart of Duration Home® Interior Latex Matte paint (glaze color)
• 5-quart mixing container

How-To Video

Watch how to do the Brushed Metallic technique

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Brushed Metallic Brochure

Step by step instructions and photography

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Technical Bulletin

Detailed how-to information for this and related techniques.

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Get This Look:

Rare Gray Metallic SWF 320
(other color options available - see store for details & color cards)

STEP 1
Duration Home® Matte Paint Base Coat - 2 coats
Rare Gray SW 6199

STEP 2A
Metallic Glaze

Rare Gray Metallic SWF 320
STEP 2B
Back Brushing