How can I dry brush a wall?

Stacy
by Stacy
  5 answers
  • Hi Stacy,

    I have never dry brushed a wall. I have dry brushed other items though. When I dry brush I dip just the ends of the brush in paint lightly blot it on news paper then gently go back and forth with the brush. I start out with a light coverage then build it up until I like it. Here are some ideas I found on Hometalk.

  • Sal3170064 Sal3170064 on Feb 23, 2019

    I have done much the same as Tiffany, but instead of newsprint I use kitchen roll paper. I think newsprint the ink makes the paint dirty.

  • Jenni Ingram Jenni Ingram on Feb 23, 2019

    I like to dry brush with a chip brush, if you are doing a wall, get a large one. Dip it into the smallest amount of paint, and have a rag handy to get any excess off the brush. Using cross hatch motions, apply the paint to the wall to get the desired look.

  • Jennifer Weber Ferguson Jennifer Weber Ferguson on Feb 24, 2019

    Large Chip brush (the 4" thicker ones work best) and even an older one where the bristles are a little worn down so they are stiffer. Load a very small amount of paint onto the bristles and then wipe off just about most of the paint (seems crazy but that's how you create a dry brush). Then you just lightly brush against the surface and it will highlight the outer most texture, creating even more depth to the surface.