Have you ever wanted to create a look with paint that is totally unique? Instead of using traditional paint over primer and making your walls look like everyone else\’s, try something different. Try one of these fun and unusual painting tricks to create a look for your walls that will be unparalleled in design.

Mixing Acrylic with Latex
If you want some fun and funky streaks in your painting project, try adding some acrylic paint into regular latex base. Begin by priming the walls, and then use a mixture of acrylic and latex paint to add a unique textured look. The acrylic will blend in with the latex to create subtle streaking and color throughout. If you are nervous about painting your walls with this technique, try painting a smaller item, such as a wooden table or bench, before attempting to paint the walls. This will also help you judge how much acrylic paint you will need to add to the gallon of latex paint to get the look that you want.

Something\’s Beachy
Texture can be paint\’s best friend. While most homeowners are more familiar and comfortable with plain, flat paint, there is something to be said for adding texture to the walls of a room. One clever technique is to add sand to the paint. This will create instant texture and provide great visual interest. You can mix it with virtually any color paint to create a unique look. If you are interested in making the paint really stand out, try adding colored sand that is used in fish tanks. The contrast between the sand and the paint will provide a great visual effect. This can be a fun and funky look for a basement bar/entertainment area or to add a sparkly, textured finish to the walls of a kid\’s bedroom or playroom.

Stick With It
There are so many times when it would just be simpler to stick your papers or reminders on the wall so that you don\’t forget them. One of the best ways to do that is to use a paint trick that makes good use of a roll of magnetic material. Start by priming the walls. Then, apply an adhesive to the wall where the strip of magnetic material will be hung. This can be a wide or thin strip, or an entire wall, depending on your needs. Hang the magnetic material and press it firmly to the wall to keep it in place. Once the adhesive has dried and the material is securely attached, paint over it with the same color paint as the rest of the room. Once the paint is dry, you will be able to use decorative or simple magnets to hang everything from your children\’s artwork to reminders of upcoming events. It is a great way to make use of a wall that might not otherwise be noticed. You can also use this same technique on painted cabinets or doors.

Author Bio: Home design expert, Alyssa Davis of Metal-Wall-Art.com, is particularly skilled in designing with metal welcome signs and Tuscan themed metal art.

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