Home >> Interior Decorating >>Bagging techniques >>> BaggingThere are two techniques to bagging which give different but complementary effects. Bagging On which creates a very dramatic effect or Bagging Off which is more subtle.
Colored Latex/Emulsion or Special Effects Paint. Silk as a background for your project, Gloss or Quick Dry Satin as a background for woodwork and furniture. Bagging roller or polythene bag. Brush or paint roller and tray. Card to test your technique before painting. * Do not use matt latex/emulsion for your background, as it is too absorbent, unless you are experienced.
YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE Before you start, experiment on a card to achieve the desired effect. Ensure surface to be decorated is clean. Apply a base coat and allow to dry. Bagging Off Apply the paint over approximately a square metre area, using your brush or roller. With the paint still wet, roll the bagging roller over the area with a random motion. Wipe excess paint from the roller as you go. To avoid visible seams between blocks, use your roller or brush to blend the two areas together before bagging the join. Work from the bottom to the top then across the wall, standing back occasionally to assess the effect. Bagging On Roll the bagging roller in the paint, avoid overloading. Roll carefully onto the surface in random strokes. If you are using several colors, allow each color to completely dry before the next application. USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS Allow enough time to complete a wall in one session. On walls, use a brush or roller. On doors and paint work, apply with a brush before bagging off. If a mistake is made, brush or roll over the area while the paint is still wet and re-bag. Surfaces subject to wear and tear should be protected with clear varnish which should be applied after the effect has been allowed to dry for at least 24 hours.
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