wash finishes

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Two examples of a Tuscan inspired wall treatment



a glaze of antique brown over a warm white basecoat creates the illusion of age while emphasizing the mantel's details
colour washes of gold and black over a warm tan basecoat give the illusion of age and create warmth in a newly constructed townhouse
a glaze of brown over a blue-green basecoat warms a bedroom setting while disguising imperfect walls
washes create the appearance of a stone mantel and overmantel in a newly constructed northshore home
the finish helps emphasize the mantel's role as focal point for the large open-plan living room