Patent ID: 8304022

Claim:
A composition for faux finishing top coats wherein: a) the composition is provided as an aerosol composition which before being sprayed comprises: i) 10 parts water; ii) 8 parts water-based styrene acrylic resin; iii) 8.5 parts ethanol; iv) 21 parts methylal; v) up to 20 parts dye; vi) 12 parts butyl cellosolve; vii) 0.5 parts methyl silicone; and ix) 30 parts dimethyl ether; b) wherein after spraying the composition can be brushed before drying, and dries in 60 minutes or less at room temperature and 50% relative humidity; and c) wherein the composition upon drying can provide an illusion of texture and or shadow on an architectural surface.