Plaster Used:
Decorative Plaster-White, Tinted to Pratt and Lambert 3-12
Pigment Used:
Madison Burnt Umber
Tips:
Check and recheck measurements before and during all projects
Pigment can be adjusted lighter or darker to your preference using water to lighten and more pigment to darken.
Work pigment until you are satisfied with results
Step 1: Fill holes and prepare room by taping off ceiling, doors and trim.
Step 2: Using a flat paint tinted P&L 3-12 mix one teaspoon of CE Grit Fortifier and shake well. Roll out entire room and let dry. This will add grit for your plaster to adhere to.
Step 3: Using a spatula, apply thin coats in a multi-directional patch-work over the surface; imagine yourself creating peaks and then valleys. ( When two people are working, one creates the peaks and the other will fill in the valleys). This makes an even pattern of cross-hatching. Continue until all of the desired area is covered. Let Dry.
Step 4: Repeat step 3 to completion. Let Dry.
Step 5: Using CE's Glory Line Pigment, Madison Burnt Umber, diluted in water about 3 tablespoons to a quart, rub in with sponge or brush until desired shade is attained, allow to dry. The wash is not permanent at this point and can be diluted with a wet sponge if color is determined to be too dark.
Step 6: To protect the look and keep the illusion of stone we suggest the use of our Vanity Flat Wax. This can be applied with a regular household sponge. Another option is to use our Flat varnish which can be applied with a sponge, brush, or short pile roller.
Step 7: First measure out desired placement of stencil. Using CE's Fleur De Lis stencil and our Metallic wax Groton Gold apply over stencil with sponge around entire room. Let Dry. Using tape around the top of the room measure out width of stripes and apply Groton Gold to completion. Remove tape and let dry.
