Decorative Finishes Part 5 – Tuscan, Stone, Render and Suede glazes

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Tuscan, Stone, Render and Suede glazes

These glazes are all exterior glazes with the exception of suede. Again they are often referred to by their brand names. They normally come pre tinted as well and all have a slight textured finish to them.

 

 

 

 

Uses:

These products are all used on exterior surfaces such as render, concrete and brickwork walls. Suede is the only exception being used on interior walls.

Base Coat:

These glazes are also your base coat. This coat is normally applied by cutting in by brush and then rolling on as close to the edges as possible and then finished off in one direction.

Touch dry:

Generally 30 minutes – 1 hour. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Recoat:

Generally 2 – 4 hours. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Coverage Rate:

Approx. 6m2/litre. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Application Methods:

One finish coat is normally applied over your base coat. This is applied by roller and then finished off using a broad flat brush (100mm or bigger) .Always try and keep a wet edge going. I f you are working outside, try and work in the shade and use two people; one applying the finish?- and one \’distressing\’ the finish.

Clean up: Water

Oil Glazes

These are not as popular as the acrylic glazes but may still be purchased at paint shops, These glazes are either pre tinted or they can be purchased as a clear glaze and then tinted with universal tinters or oil based paint.

Uses:

These products can only be used on interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, furniture,etc.

Base Coat:

This coat is normally semi gloss enamel.

Touch dry:

Generally 6 hours. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Recoat:

Generally 24 hours. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Coverage Rate:

16 – 20 m2/litre. Refer to manufacturers recommendations.

Application Methods:

One finish coat is normally applied. These products can be applied and decorative finishes produced by sponging,ragging,rag rolling,stippling,combing,dragging, bagging, or a French wash technique. You can use your imagination to produce some startling effects.

Clean up: Mineral turps.

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