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Rag Painting

Published on March 18, 2009, 4:08 AM Last Update: 4 year(s) ago by Angie

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Prepare and prime the surface to be painted according to can directions.
Apply a base coat and allow to dry.
Roll lint-free rags into sausage shapes about 6" long. (Use linen, chamois leather, or burlap to provide different effects.)
Pour desired color into paint tray and apply to surface with a roller.
This is where we get dirty, so pull out those painting gloves. While topcoat is still wet, roll your sausage rag against the wall from the bottom up.
Overlapping slightly, continue until you've reached the end of the painted area. Change rags as needed.
Repeat steps 4 - 6 until the entire surface is complete.
- Practice on a large piece of cardboard before applying to actual surface.
- If working on a large surface, you may want to work in sections because the second coat of paint must be wet while you rag roll.
- Applying more pressure will remove more paint.
- Patchiness is less noticeable when you use lighter colors.
- Any excessive drips can be corrected by rolling over them with the rag.

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