Apply Metallic Grit with Random Roll and Trowel Technique
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What is Metallic Grit? AMAZING Wall Finish.
What happens here
This technique is best performed with two people working in tandem. The first person uses the pre-wet 6-inch microfiber roller to apply a very thick and heavy, but randomly rolled, coat of the metallic grit paint onto the wall. Immediately following, the second person uses the Boero Flex Trowel with very light pressure, barely touching the surface, to create random patterns and knock down any stippling from the roller application. The micro-glass beads within the Metallic Grit are designed to create a scratching noise when troweled and prevent the product from being pulled off the wall, allowing for a forgiving application. It is important to work in small sections (approximately 3-4 feet at a time) to maintain a wet edge and ensure a seamless, non-repetitive pattern across the entire wall. The goal is to avoid any discernible, repeatable patterns for a natural, organic look. If a pattern starts to emerge, vary your trowel movements to break it up. This allows for easy touch-ups as there's no fixed pattern to match.
Goal: Work in a team of two: one person applies a thick layer of metallic grit paint with a damp microfiber roller, while the other immediately follows with a flex trowel using light, random motions to create the desired texture.
Tools and materials
- 6-inch Microfiber Roller
- Boero Flex Trowel Boero
- Boero Metallic Grit Paint Boero
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