Mastering
the technique

Antiquing

Antiquing simulates a time-worn, faded look. It produces a country-style, informal decor. On doors, trim, molding and furniture it creates an antiqued, distressed look.

First, decide on a colour scheme - base color and glaze color.

Sico colour references 6059-75 - Etruscan Red 6086-74 - Pueblo

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• Drop cloth to cover the entire floor area
   
• 3" to 4" synthetic brush
   
• Sico Latex paint (base color)
   
• Sico latex glaze
   
• Sico latex paint (to mix with the glaze)
   
• Latex gloves, stir stick, roller and tray, measuring bucket, painter’s tape to cover the trim and base board if they are not to be painted.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover floor with drop cloth, and cover trim and base board with painter’s tape.
    
2. Paint all the walls with the base color. Follow the drying time instuctions on the label.
    
3. Mix the glaze mixture - 1 part paint to 5 parts glaze. Mix enough glaze mixture for the entire project.
    
4. Work in sections. With a roller apply a coat of the glaze mixture.
    
5. Remove part of the glaze mixture with a dry brush using small movements. Repeat.
    
6. The more glaze you remove, the subtler the final look will be. Keep the brush as dry as possible.