How to Make Wall Paint Have a Rain Look

Flat, matte wall paint looks boring and bland in comparison to more decorative faux finished wall applications, such as a wall painted to look like it is raining on the wall. Professional painters and faux finishers can apply wall paint using a rain look, but hiring a professional is costly. Save money by painting a rainy-looking wall yourself using a few inexpensive painting and home improvement supplies. This also enables you to customize the wall to look as wet as you prefer.

Sanding buffer
Fine-grain sanding ring
Washcloth
2 paint trays
Latex wall paint, matte
Paint roller
Latex wall paint, glossy opalescent
Ladder
Paintbrush, 4-inch flat

Instructions

- 1
  Sand the wall using a sanding buffer with a fine-grain sanding ring. This will smooth down any areas that are rough or uneven.
- 2
  Wipe off the wall with a washcloth to remove any dust or debris.
- 3
  Fill a paint tray with matte latex wall paint, then coat a paint roller in the paint.
- 4
  Apply the matte latex paint over the entire wall, then allow the paint to dry for eight hours.
- 5
  Apply a second layer of matte paint using the paint roller, then allow the paint to dry for another eight hours.
- 6
  Fill a second paint tray with glossy opalescent latex paint. Place a ladder next to the wall, then climb the ladder to the top of the wall. Coat the end of a 4-inch flat paintbrush heavily into the opalescent paint.
- 7
  Hold the paint-covered brush against the top edge of the wall with the bristles pointed down for two minutes. This causes the paint to drip off of the brush and down the wall. Repeat across the entire top edge of the wall to create glossy, opalescent "raindrops" falling down the wall. Allow the dripping paint to dry for eight hours.

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