Tricks & Tips

• Paint a sample board to explore your options. Using contrasting colors or reversing base-coat and top-coat colors can make a big difference in the result.
• Try using opposite base-coat and top-coat colors. For example, sponge a warm orange base coat with a dark brown top coat.

• Consider using base-coat and top-coat colors from the same family. For example, a pale blue base coat can be topped with a darker blue or vice versa.
• Work with a partner and two sponges. One person can sponge on the glaze; the other can remove glaze.
• Use a trim brush or sponge roller along taped edges. This will ensure neat and consistent coverage.
• Work in organic-shape areas. If some drying of glaze does occur, organic shapes are less obvious in the end.

When sponging, there's no magic formula for selecting the perfect color combination. If you favor subtle texture, choose colors with little contrast and use a dense application so less of the base color shows through.

For bold texture, choose colors that sharply contrast and use a sparse application. Or, try anything in between. The key is to experiment with colors and coverage. In the meantime, let our color combinations inspire you.