How Do You Paint A Sand Texture?
Paint with texture can make a bold new statement on your walls. Mixing sand in your paint can give it a gritty texture that not only adds interest, it may also help to conceal minor defects in the wall. In fact, hairline cracks appear unnoticeable when painting with sand textured paint. Instead of flaws standing out front and center, your painted sand texture will become the focal point. Prime your walls before applying a sand texture paint. Paint primers will even out the sheen of the wall and also help to prevent future peeling and chipping of the sand paint finish. Choose a shade of latex paint and have a gallon of it mixed at the hardware store. While you are there, pick up a bag of silica sand. Silica sand comes in pre-measured bags for painting purpose—one bag for each gallon of paint. Open up the paint, working the blade of a flat head screwdriver under the lid. Add the silica sand to the paint according to label instructions. Combine the paint and sand by mixing with a paint
