Wall glazing, colorwashing, staining, whatever you want to call it, we all like to put color on walls with glazes. First rule is one always needs a sealed surface as well as a good quality glaze when working on a big area or else - the dreaded lap mark. Right?

Not necessarily - Here's a trick: Take Superglaze mixed with 50% water and roll that on your unsealed surface first, then come right back in with you pigmented glaze. The unsealed surface (flat wall, unsealed Marmorino, etc.) will suck up the clear glaze mix and no longer want to absorb at too high of a rate, thus allowing you tinted glaze or glazes to glide along the wall. That's the way to have a relaxing day at the office. Also a great way to keep a nice matte look on those old world finishes we know you love.

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