Things You Will Need
If you're willing to put in some extra time to give your paint job an extra special touch, Valspar's Metallic and Patina Glazes are a great way to do so.
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Prepare your painting surface properly. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of debris and peeling paint. Tape off all moulding, baseboards and trim, and lay drop cloths over the floor to avoid splatters. If you're working with new wallboard, use a primer.
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Apply a base coat. Many of Valspar's Faux Finishes call for a specific base coat, which can be mixed by your paint vendor. Otherwise, apply whichever base coat color suits your decor. Remove your tape and allow your base coat to dry for at least four hours or overnight before moving on to glazes.
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Reapply your tape and apply your Metal Glaze in sections 4 to 6 feet wide, using rollers and brushes.
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Work through your wet glaze with a wallpaper smoothing brush. Use a sweeping motion of large, overlapping arcs to allow the base color to show through the glaze in some spots. This will give the finish the look of brushed metal. Glaze remains workable for 30 minutes.
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Repeat Steps 3 and 4, in 4-to-6 foot sections, until your entire painting surface is covered. Remove your tape and allow the glaze to dry overnight.