Painting a finished room – textured sheetrock:
To achieve “depth” in the finished product, the room is first primered (PVA or similar) followed by several/multiple layers of stain and, or paint.
Is this correct?
What is this technique called?
Reference to a relatively recent article in FH mag. Remember reading the article within the last 1-2 years.
Application methods.
Opinions.
Thanks.
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Depends on the texture. Mostly, I spray and roll on new stuff, to get the paint in the nooks and crannies of the texture. Straight roll is fine too, and less prep for existing remodeling. Primer helps to fill and cuts down on more expensive paint.
This is a question you might get more answers to if you asked it at "House Chat," but there aren't many responses there even to such "decorating" questions. I think you may find info if you look up "faux finishes". There are techniques with "glazes" that may give "depth." I think your idea of multiple layers of transparent paint (like glaze) is on the right track.
Well, the general term is "decorative painting" (there's even a "society of decorative painters").
I'm drawing a blank on the layered technique I think you are describing. The method uses different types of paint in layers, so the primer has to be compatible with the bottom, base, color coat. Then "glazes" are applied, and, typically, partially removed, over that base coat.
Using water-soluable over oil-based paint makes handling paint removal a bit easier (since it winds up on rags, bags, sponges, your hands, etc.) Mistakes also wipe up from over cured base coats, too.
I've seen this done on a flat board wall as well as over texture, and both had similar "depth" when finished.
Google up "decor" or "decorating" and "tole" "faux" "technique" and you'll get both less and more info on the topic.