How to Make Wall Paint Glaze

Paint Glaze Using A Latex Glaze Base

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  Add a few drops of colorant at a time to the paint until you get the desired color. Stir the paint thoroughly so there aren't any streaks in the color.

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  Mix four parts latex glaze base to one part latex paint mixture in a container. If you use 4 cups of glaze base, add 1 cup of the paint mixture. Stir the paint and glaze mixture until it is blended thoroughly.

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  Add 1 extra cup of latex glaze base to the mixture if you need a thinner glaze. If you want it really thin, add a second cup of latex glaze base. Stir the mixture, and it is ready for use.

Paint Glaze Using An Alkyd Glaze Base

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  Add a few drops of colorant at a time to the oil paint until you get the desired color. Stir the paint thoroughly so there aren't any streaks in the color. It takes a little bit more time getting oil based paints mixed well, so take your time.

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  Mix four parts alkyd glaze base to one part oil paint mixture. If you use 4 cups of glaze base, add 1 cup of the paint mixture. Stir the paint and glaze mixture until it is blended thoroughly.

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  Add 1 extra cup of alkyd glaze base to the mixture if you need a thinner glaze. If you want it really thin, add a second cup of alkyd glaze base. Stir the mixture, and it is ready for use.