Faux wood grain painting tips & step-by-step guide

[SamsOvar]

I had better luck letting the base coat dry fully overnight before adding glaze—gave me more control when using the graining tool and the wood texture came out cleaner.

[Downaski]

Good point, and you're absolutely right. Letting the base coat cure fully, especially overnight, does improve how the glaze interacts with the surface. A fully dried base prevents the glaze from lifting or blending unintentionally, which gives you more control with the graining tool and results in cleaner, sharper wood grain lines. It’s a great tip, especially for larger surfaces where you need consistency across sections.