Step 1. Apply Valspar base coat. Allow to dry overnight.

Step 2. Using Brilliant Metals, start by brushing a 2 - 3 inch border ("cut-in") around the ceiling, floor, trim edges and corners. Note: Do not cut-in around the entire room at once as this can cause a banded appearance. Rather, brush out the edges in sections.

Step 3. Working in 2 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide sections, roll the paint in an up and down motion only (never side-to-side). Finish an entire vertical column of sections. When done, without adding more paint, finish with long, even strokes from ceiling to floor. Note: Do not push on the roller. If lap lines are visible, reroll the line in a light, single ceiling-to-floor motion.

Step 4. Allow to dry completely, at least 4 hours. Apply a second coat using the same rolling method as the first coat (no "cutting-in" is necessary). Finish will appear uneven until dry.

Shown in Base Coat: EE2011B Desert Rouge, Brilliant Metals: EE2098 Oriental Silk

Color accuracy will vary based on monitor and printer calibrations. Please visit your local retailer to view actual color samples before making final painting decisions.

Try your technique on a practice board before you try it on the walls.

For a simple transformation or quick update, this technique is easy to paint over. No sanding or stripping of the underlying faux finish is needed. Just apply a topcoat of paint and you're done!

If you desire to add visual interest with subtle stripes, follow these simple instructions. Once the Brilliant Metals has dried completely, tape off evenly spaced stripes either vertically or horizontally on the wall. Apply Valspar Faux Clear Protector Flat to every other taped section. Remove the tape and enjoy the striped effect.