Suggestions for better blending of shades?

TuscolaMatt · 12-05-2009, 10:07 AM

I've got a funky paint job going in my remodeled (in progress) living room.

A very long story short, here's one stage of re-construction:
(more at: http://polarsoft.net/remodel/ )

Here's a current picture:

I used a sponge and a brush for the transition, but I want it smoother if possible. Any suggestions? Thanks...

ratherbefishin' · 12-05-2009, 11:25 AM

Maybe a small microfiber or foam roller squeezed out almost dry?

sdsester · 12-06-2009, 02:53 AM

If you are trying to get sort of a seamless color blend, dark to light, you are probably going to have to spray. You could try making the transitions using glazes of color, rather than opaque color, over a base coat, with sponges or something but spraying is going to be your best bet. I kind of like the look you are after for this room by the way!

cellophane · 12-06-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sdsester

If you are trying to get sort of a seamless color blend, dark to light, you are probably going to have to spray. You could try making the transitions using glazes of color, rather than opaque color, over a base coat, with sponges or something but spraying is going to be your best bet. I kind of like the look you are after for this room by the way!

i've never seen a clean transition like you want without spraying of some sort, even on a small scale (canvas in the dozens of art classes ive taken.) you can get close with a lot of work but on something the scale of your wall it will be tough.