How to Colour wash (color wash) tutorial . Simple and very effective technique.

[@loloinhd]

I bought a glaze kit and completed this look about 15-20 years ago and loved the effect!! I’ve been looking everywhere for something similar for the past year and finally stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much. Great to know I do not have to fork out for an expensive kit and can use regular paint to achieve this technique!!

[@ursulakey5661]

Love this but I wish you could have shown some clear and bright stills at the end of how it turned out. Thanks!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Ursula Key Hello. Thank you for writing. You are so right. It's one of those things that I regretted after the film had been uploaded. There was a still of the wall at the end but I was standing in front of the wall as well and I looked so smug that I had to take the picture away. I have uploaded a photo of the wall on my Instagram hanstice_wallpaper as a couple of other people have also mentioned this to me before as well🙂 Happy Easter! H

[@sasha1641]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 I could not find a picture on your Instagram page.

[@dominika____]

@@sasha1641 it has painting with gold frame in the middle of gray wall

[@karenflowers9711]

When I moved into my home, the plaster walls were painted horrible colors. I think I probably did one coat of primer but I needed to get all the walls covered quickly so that I could live in the house . it was going to be temporary, or so I thought. I bought inexpensive brown paint, added water, took a rag and washed all the walls with the water paint circles, cross patterns etc. After 15 years, I finally have the time to do it "right" but I really loved what I did. I felt as if I lived in a cozy cave. so easy. Everyone is getting in on the lyme paint and charging a lot. I am learning how to plaster and will figure out a way to DIY it. Thanks for the video. It's so creative, No hard rules. play

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thanks for writing in. I love the idea of the cozy cave, that’s the sort of effect I have in my bedroom. But it’s very nice to change things every now and then. A simple thing like changing the colours can can make a huge difference. Best of luck with the re-decorating. Regards H

[@yorkshiremanjim]

Amazing and just what I was looking for... I'm going for a nice teak colour but wanted it a little rustic... Thank you!

[@ursulakey5661]

Found the picture looks great!!

[@sasha1641]

I would like to see a finished picture of the wall. Also can you use 2 colors?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. On my instagram page it's 12 rows down on the right hand side 🙂. You can use two colours but it's quite tricky and you mustn't overlap the colours too much or they will blend in to each other. Having said that . That might be the desired effect but it has to be done quickly without stopping until the whole wall is finished otherwise it can look very patchy. Regards H

[@kaydengouw5211]

Hi! Can i use normal paint on the walls with a water-base or do i have to buy special paint to create this effect? I hope you can help me :)

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Just ordinary water based paint. But I like to use a Matt paint so that the wall has a more flat finish.

[@nicolegaffney4590]

Love this effect. Exactly what I'm looking for. Reminds me of the pattern of venetian plaster. Kinda a industrial look. I'm looking to do a backsplash in medium gray. Would you recommend using base color that is just lighter already premixed and then take the darker color and and dilute that for the color wash? If not, how much white would you add to the color for the base? And how much water to how much paint do you think for the right consistency fo the wash? 24 square feet is what I'm covering. Thank you!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for writing in 🙂 Yes I would recommend using the base colour first. But remember the lighter the base colour the stronger the contrast. As for the top coat. Just keep mixing the water into the paint until you get the same consistency as milk. Then it has the transparency but still enough pigment. And when applying don’t forget to constantly catch the drips with the brush as it’s very runny. 1 to 2 litres should be more than enough. You can keep on re applying until you get the desired result. Very best of luck H.

[@LuanneRH]

So, you choose a dark color. Added white which gave you the base coat color. Then you colored wash with the one paint that you order? Also, do you have a finished photo of the wall from the front actually showing the color wash.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Luanne Robinson Hello. Thanks for writing. I did originally finish off the video with me hanging up a picture on the finished wall. And the editor edited it out. I will see if I can upload a picture of the finished wall. But I'm not very savvy at that sort of thing🤔 Regards H

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Luanne Robinson Hello. I'm sorry but I wasn't able to upload a picture of the finished wall in comments. So what I have done is take a photo of the finished wall and put it on my Instagram page just for you 🙂 hanstice_wallpaper I hope you like it. Regards H

[@christinelecronelecrone807]

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[@stephenjphelps1982]

Hi Harry I just wondered, the first coat in which you add white to lighten the original colour, how is it applied or does that matter ? Thank you Steve

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Basically I poured some of the paint into separate bucket that I used for the top coat. Then just added white to the paint in the original tin. How much you add is up to you depending on the contrast you want. It’s good to experiment a bit. Thanks for writing in. Regards H

[@stephenjphelps1982]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you. Did you roller the wall the first time ? Just wondering if it makes a difference for the texture is all. Thank you for your video and thank you for getting back Cheers

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@stephenjphelps1982 Hello again. Yes I applied the first coat with a roller.

[@stephenjphelps1982]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you for your help Harry

[@ursulakey5661]

I love these moody dark colors im seeing catch on, like the dark blues, emerald greens and greys I would love to try it but I'm scared because my house is small and the rooms are small too. Do you think it would be overwhelming to a place with small rooms?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Ursula Key Not at all🙂 Go for it! Sometimes dark colours in small rooms can be very cozy The great thing about painting is you can always change it afterwards if it doesn't work Happy painting! Regards H

[@tristancai6670]

thanks for the great tutorial! Do you prefer a certain sheen? Do you think eggshell will work well. I am trying to achieve an organic wash effect but still want to retain some stain protection and wipeability characteristics.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Eggshell will work. But you will often find that if the paint has to much of a sheen, the sheen can be more visible than the colour wash effect. But that can be quite a nice effect almost like fresco. And paint with a bit of sheen is definitely more durable. Regards H

[@nataliehayter3737]

Hi! I am looking to create a limewash finish on my wall but without using limewash, my base is almost a biscuit colour which I love, could I apply a white wash and then a slightly darker colorwash to get this effect without having to use a really dark wash colour? I dont think I want to paint the base colour again if i dont need too! Thanks so much for the video its great!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for writing in. I hope I can help. It’s no problem to apply a white wash and then a slightly darker colour although the effect will be more subtle. Just be careful to use a good quality paint for the white wash . Because if the coat is very thin you can damage it when you apply the top coat so the top darker coat has to be applied carefully. Regards H

[@djdfault]

I didn't hear you say what type of paint you used..? Did I just miss that part?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

djdfault : No you’re quite right! I didn’t mention what type of paint I used. It’s just ordinary emulsion paint. Thanks for pointing it out. I’m not used to working in front of the camera and I should have prepared more thoroughly. Happy painting 🙂 Regards H

[@RFBfan]

What kind of paint is being used? My past understanding is that it would have to be acrylic paint and not latex.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I have used ordinary emulsion ( latex ) for this colour wash effect. But I used a good quality paint. Regards H

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I have used ordinary emulsion ( latex ) for this colour wash effect. But I used a good quality paint. Regards H

[@RFBfan]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529: Thank you! I wasn't certain whether latex could be diluted for that effect the way acrylics can be. cheers.

[@lezliefalcone4451]

Beautiful work. Process same if adding various colors? For example...color 1 at upper level, color 2 at mid level, color 3 at lower level...

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Lezlie Falcone : That can be a great effect. Once many years ago I did one like that with seascape colours. Regards H

[@анниелниф]

Harry can you tell me please/ I painted my wall very dark blue already Can i dellude paint to paint over to do same washed old wall effect?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I'm afraid if you dilute the dark blue with just water you won't see any effect . You will either have to use an even darker blue. Or add a little white to the dark blue when you dilute it. But I'm afraid the best thing to do, would be to re paint the wall a lighter colour then colour wash with the original dark blue. Best of luck. H

[@анниелниф]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you Harry/ No ofcourse I ment dilute my dark with white not water and put it on the top of dark......? but am not sure what effect itrhat will give ? )))

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

анни елниф : Lighter. on top of dark won't be as effective. But it's worth a try. The one of the great things about painting is experimenting a little . If you don't like it you can always start again 🙂

[@klodybolduc]

What kind of paint are you using?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I have just used a normal silk emulsion. I’m answer to your previous question. I am sorry I didn’t show the full finished result. A couple of people have mentioned it before. I did have a bit more film of me standing in front of the finished wall. But the focus was mostly on me and I thought it best to cut it out as from about two and a half minutes into the film I thought there was enough wall for people to see the general effect. Bad judgment on my part. But I uploaded a photo of the finished wall on my Instagram account hanstice_wallpaper. I hope you have a very merry Christmas. H

[@klodybolduc]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 i mean what kind, acrylic, oil, latex, water...? And I removed my first message cause I already saw the answer you gave, plus your Instagram! :) Thank you!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@klodybolduc Hello again. It’s water based.

[@rosemaryflee]

Hi, Just a quick question. In this video you painted a lighter shade for the base. Can you use a darker shade for the base and a lighter shade for the color washing? Thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Rosemary Lee : Hello. You can but it's not so easy to see the effect unless the colours are very contrasting. It can be quite effective if you youse a top coat with a different glaze then the wall can get a slightly velvety effect.

[@rosemaryflee]

Thank you so much for the info!

[@rosemaryflee]

Harry Anstice I used a very dark blue in the kitchen but it is too dark. I will need to lighten it up any suggestions?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Rosemary Lee : If you want the Color wash effect I would do a color wash effect using the blue color with maybe roughly 25% blue and 75% white and do a thin coat to see how much lighter it gets. If you don't get the result you want repeat the process until you get the desired result. If your not happy with the end result you may have to start again from scratch 🙁 But this time start with a lighter base color and color wash over it with the diluted original color like I did in the video, but make the top oat thinner. I hope I've been able to help. Very best of luck. H

[@rosemaryflee]

Thank you!

[@michellesmith5327]

would like to see the results when it's dried! :(

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Michelle Smith : Hello. Someone else asked for the very same thing , so I uploaded a photo to my instagram account. Hanstice_wallpaper 🙂

[@spirit3soul]

This is it finished: instagram.com/p/BPp2nRmFVfT/

[@holliecurry5348]

What sheen of paint is used here?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Here I have used an eggshell finish. You can use any sheen that you like. I often use complete matt, that gives a lovely velvet finish. Have a great weekend. H

[@bethnegrey430]

I have a really small wall (leading into the hallway) that's a color called Morning Coffee -- like black coffee with not a lot of milk in it. I wanted to do a wash over it with some lightish-medium grey paint + water. So, two different colors. Could that work, do you think? Thanks! I enjoyed your video.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Beth Negrey Hello. It could work very well. But as you are putting a light colour over a darker one the effect will be a lot Mor subtle.

[@bethnegrey430]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 that's great as I was looking for "subtle." I'm really excited to give this a go. Thank you!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Beth Negrey Very best of luck.

[@bethnegrey430]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you! As I said, I'll try to post pics.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Beth Negrey look forward to seeing them 🙂

[@tlsugar7673]

Thanks! I’d love to see a lighter color.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@tlsugar7673 Hello. I uploaded another video How to colour wash on a larger scale. Maybe that is more what you are looking for. Regards H .

[@patrickvankeuren9082]

Why put the darker over the lighter?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello, If you put a darker colour over the lighter colour it makes the colour wash effect more contrasting and visible. Light on dark makes a much more subtle effect. It’s really a matter of preference. You can do a colour wash with two different colours but you should make sure the colours work well together. Regards H

[@hanaparkhill3565]

Thanks!!!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@rachelmckinney6967]

I'd watch this just to hear him talk ......

[@DiSVINCENNES]

nice :))

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

D.i.S VINCENNES Thank you! And happy New Year!

[@DiSVINCENNES]

Happy New Year :)))))

[@rosgembrun]

Yes. There seems to be no contrast, no change, really.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Frank Rizo : Yes on reflection I should have shown the wall after it had dried. I was so focused on showing the technique. That the blindingly obvious details didn't even occur to me until they were pointed out. I think next time I upload a video, some forward planning wouldn't be amiss. Regards H

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Having said all that. If you pause the very end you can see a contrast starting to develop 🤔

[@SuryaKundali]

What’s your Instagram?? Nice!!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Blue Sky: Thank you. It’s hanstice_wallpaper

[@wm3138]

Can’t see the effect due to poor lighting. Sound is echoing as well.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

This particular video was done a long time ago when I was fairly inexperienced at doing videos. It was done in a private house in a narrow hallway. Since then I have learned a bit more about making videos. So I hope the quality of my more recent videos have improved. Regards H

[@wm3138]

You need better lighting. Respect your viewers.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Better lighting noted. Respect your viewers??