Ragging is a "negative" technique which means the effect is achieved by removing the applied glaze to reveal colors underneath. Simple to do, the resulting marble-like finish will create a unique and elegant atmosphere.

Step 1 — Preparation

• Clean surface if necessary.

Step 2 — Base Color

• Using a roller, apply a Pittsburgh® Paints latex paint Soft Suede 313-3 as a base color.
  
  
• Allow 6 to 8 hours to dry.

Step 3 — Texture

• In a plastic container, blend 3 parts Clear Blending Glaze to 1 part eggshell finish latex paint, color Rattan Palm 512-6.
  
  
• Pour into a pan.
  
  
• Using a roller, apply the tinted glaze from top to bottom on a 36 in wide vertical section of wall.
  
  
• Take a lightly damp rag and wrap it around a second roll, attaching it with three elastic bands. Remove the wet glaze by rolling from the ceiling down the wall, until you obtain the desired depth of color.
  
  
• To avoid leaving hard lines between sections, keep a "wet edge" (i.e. do not remove glaze from edge area until you are working on the next section) and blend from one area to the next.
  
  

• Repeat the process until you cover the entire wall.
  
  
• The glaze allows for an open time of approximately
  15 minutes.
  
  
• Use a second rag if the first is too saturated with glaze.
  
  

• Rinse your first rag immediately in water so that you can use it again.
  
  

Note: For hard-to-reach surfaces, such as corners, narrow bands, spaces between windows and ceiling, etc., use the same technique, holding the rag at each end and twisting it into a spiral shape.

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