Irregular creases and folds created in this technique provide the opportunity to add outstanding interest to any plain surface you'd like to highlight. From afar,the texture is subtle — taking on an appearance of stucco or cement. As you get closer, the unusual personality of the wall emerges as a delightful surprise.

Time Required

For an average room with 400 sq. ft. of wall space, it will take you approximately 4 – 8 hours over 2-3 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)
• 9" Contractor Series® microfiber roller cover (1/2" nap)
• Nylon/polyester brush
• 6 1/4" roller frame
• 6" Contractor Series® premium roller cover (3„8" nap)
• 6" Contractor Series® microfiber roller cover (1/2" nap)
• Latex gloves
• Symphony by Purdy™ sea sponge glazing mitt
• Two packages of Symphony by Purdy™ Wall Tissue Paper
• 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

• XIM Latex Extender (optional)

How-To Video

Watch how to do the Artisan Tissue technique.

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Artisan Tissue 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:

Step 1
Duration Home® Matte Paint Base Coat - 1 coat
Antique White SW 6119
Apply crinkled tissue paper while wet
Roll basecoat over paper

Step 2
Metallic Glaze
Antique White Metallic SWF 332

Step 3
Glaze Topcoat
1:1 Ratio with Paint
Iron Ore SW 7069