Painting

Interior Decorative Painting Tips

Sandstone

Add unique style and quiet sophistication to your walls with Sandstone textured paint. Sandstone adds a distinctive granular appearance to your bedrooms, living room, dining room or den.

Materials and Tools Needed

Here's everything you'll need for this painting technique.

Valspar® Signature Colors® Sandstone in desired color Paint Roller with 1/2" to 3/4" nap and Paint Tray
Painter's Tape and Drop Cloth Practice Board (optional)  

Paint Technique

Step 1. Brush a 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. This ensures a wet edge during rolling for an even appearance.

Step 2. Roll using a premium quality nap roller. Work in 3 ft. square sections rolling in a large W pattern and filling in the square. Finish with long, even strokes from floor to ceiling.

Valspar Signature Colors Sandstone Paint

Step 3. Allow to dry completely. Once dry, follow step 2 again to apply a second coat.

Valspar Signature Colors Sandstone Paint

Shown in Sandstone: 15 Cottage Shell

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.

Tips for Success

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

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