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 There are several different paint techniques that work well in kid’s rooms as well as many other rooms in the house.  Different paint techniques can make every room in the house look different; that’s what’s so great about painting.  Using creative painting techniques is a great way to change the look of a dull room into something more inviting and comfortable.  When it comes to painting kids’ bedrooms  and kids’ bedroom sets you don’t want to go overboard though.  Let’s take a look at some different paint techniques that will work well in a child’s bedroom.

Before you begin you need to keep in mind the rules of applying paint.  For example you don’t ever want to apply latex paint over enamel based paint because the paint won’t stick to the wall.  It’s a waste of time and money.  If it’s a bedroom you’re doing then you will want to use a latex paint and depending on the old color of the walls and what’s on them you will have to use a primer before you start with the wall color.  

Depending on what you want your room to look like you will need to find either contrasting or matching colors of paint.  Coordinating colors that are found in different hues on the same pallet will cause a less dramatic change while contrasting colors will create a more dramatic effect.  You can buy samples from the store to try them out before hand to make sure they’re really what you like.  Here are some of the different paint techniques you can use after you have decided on your color scheme: 

• Sponging.  Sponging will create a uniform texture on the walls but give it a little extra than just your average color.  How this technique works is that you will apply the base color first and then add a paint glaze overtop using a sponge.  Many people that decide to sponge a wall will generally using the lighter color on top of the darker color however it can create a dramatic effect using the colors in the opposite way.  If you’re looking to create a softer tone you can use different tones form the same color family; for a more dramatic effect use bolder colors from contrasting families.  The best type of sponge to use is a sea sponge although other imitations will give almost the same result.
• Stenciling and stamping.  The best part about using stencils and stamps in a kid’s bedroom is that they can help you do some of the painting.  There are thousands of designs to choose from that you can either stamp or stencil onto your wall.  If you’re going to let your child help however, stenciling is probably the best route to go since there is a line for them to follow.  You can also use the stencils on the walls and sponge inside the stencil outline to create another different effect.  Remember to use your color scheme to guide you in painting the stenciled and stamped art.
• Combing.  Another fun technique to use in decorating a kid’s bedroom is called combing.  It entails using a base paint and a glaze as well much like sponging.  Comb painting can lend a subtle textured look to walls and is one of the most decorative techniques out there.  By combing a wet paint over a dry base coat thin lines are revealed and can really add some personality to the bedroom.  If you want to use a combing technique you will need to find two colors that are the same hue but have enough contrast between them to differentiate between the top and the bottom coat.  Make sure you try this one on a scrap board before you go straight to the walls to receive the desired look you want. 

These are just a few different paint techniques that work well when decorating  kid’s rooms, however painting is so versatile that you can do just about anything in a child’s room and have it look good.  Keep it simple and choose your colors ahead of time to get a better picture of what you want and then start experimenting.

 

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