How to Paint Tuscany Walls

Move the furniture to the center of the room. Tape off around the ceiling and woodwork. Make sure you are using low-tack painter's tape. Line the floors with drop cloths.

Apply a strip of paint to the walls along the taped areas with a synthetic-bristle brush. Roll the paint on the other parts of the walls with a foam roller. Roll the paint on evenly and in all directions so you will not need to add a second coat. Let the paint dry.

Squeeze tints into glazing medium to create a translucent glaze. Use ochre for a golden glaze and umber for a more neutral look. Stir the mixture until all the tint is blended.

Roll on sections of glaze with a foam roller. Use a wide paintbrush to distribute paint to any sections where the roller won't fit. Brush out areas of thick or dripping glaze.

Dab the glazed surface with a handful of rags or cheesecloth. Go over all the glazed areas at least once. To create more contrast, rag some spots again. Use a new rag when the old one can't absorb any more glaze.

Apply and disperse the glaze one section at a time. Do not stop in the middle of the glazing process or your walls will look splotchy. If necessary, you can paint one wall at a time.

Remove the tape. Wash the brushes with soap and water.