Resene has developed a series of products that give the appeal and look of washes but with easier application. Resene Colorwood Whitewash (far right) is part of the Resene Colorwood stains collection, and gives a whitewashed look when applied direct to timber. It can be used on floors, walls, furniture or accessories, and in combination with stencilling and other colour-blocking. Resene Colorwood Greywash (right, shown with Mason wallpaper) is similar to whitewash but with a greyed effect for a more antiqued look. It can also be used on wooden floors, walls and furniture. white and for a blonded effect, use Resene Colorwood Rock Salt then protect with Resene Aquaclear grey wash Resene Stack Far right: Washed effects work well over a plastered or textured surface such as Resene Sandtex textured finish. This is Resene Friar Grey over Resene Eternity. Resene Martini Resene Silver Chalice Resene Double Alabaster watercolour wall This is a more dramatic interpretation of a wash effect, where the paint is applied in strips of horizontal colour over a basecoat, then overbrushed with a large wet paint or wallpaper brush so that one colour runs into the one below. This scheme uses Resene Castaway (basecoat) with Resene Gunsmoke, Resene Martini, Resene Silver Chalice and Resene Double Alabaster for a desert sunset look. Resene Castaway top tip With any paint effect you’re planning for a large area, like a wall, practice on some card first. Resene Quarter Stack Resene Double Alabaster Resene Eternity Resene Friar Grey Resene Gunsmoke | 7 6 |