Sponge painting techniques

Sponge painting techniques are very simple and are the easiest of all faux painting techniques. Faux painting is catching popularity because of the array of options it presents the user. Faux painting as the name implies allows you to create an illusion or false impression of a texture or material like marble, suede leather across your walls. The easiest and the most popular of all faux painting techniques is the sponge painting technique simply because it easier to master and you don't need any special skills to get started on the task.

Sponge painting techniques are found in abundance and reference material are available either as books or in the Internet. There are hundreds of books that have illustrations and examples of sponge painting techniques. These books give you varieties of sponge painting techniques that could be applied to any kind of wall or surface. The myriad of resources and examples available on sponge painting techniques guide you on the selection of colors and pre painting instructions. You need to have the right materials before proceed on the task of faux painting.

Though many are known to use sea sponge for their painting, the same can also be done with a normal sponge. So all you need is patience, perseverance, creativity and some help before you venture out on this exciting task. Yes sponge painting techniques are easy to master and with a little variation in the application of the painting techniques you can apply different styles to the painting.

Another one of the painting techniques suggest that you color the wall with a base paint and apply another variation of color or multiple colors to the base. You could also start off with a white wall for your faux painting techniques. Another recommended tip before you proceed with the faux painting is to practice the painting on a cardboard and examine your work. Apply it on to the wall only if you are satisfied with the results. Sponge painting is also relatively faster.

Listed below are the different sponge painting techniques
Layered Sponge Painting: Using this technique you can create a uniform layered effect on your wall. Geometric Sponge: Lends a geometric effect to the painting. So go ahead, wear your painter’s coat, a hat, the right paint shades for your wall, some good friends, some pictures, diagram or printouts taken from the internet that will guide you in applying the sponge painting technique.