Paint Technique: Linen Weaver

The linen weaver technique creates a very fine vertical stripe that can be casual, dressy or fun depending on the colors you choose. It involves brushing through a glaze coat applied over a satin latex base coat — the best paint for glazing over because it allows any tool to glide right over the surface. Here’s how to do it:

Materials and Tools:

satin latex paint
glaze
roller frame and 3/8-inch cover
painter’s tape
paintbrushes
paper towels
linen weaver brush (with portions of the bristles snipped out)

Steps:

1. Apply the base coat and let dry.