Faux Finishing

Over the years, stain becomes dull and even damaged. As time goes by, our tastes also change. If your current stain is dark, and no longer the finish you want your cabinets to have, there is...

If you are looking for a rustic style kitchen, glazing cabinets might be the answer. Glazing is taking part glaze and part color, applying it and then rubbing it off right away. The paint forms a...

Tuscan faux finish painting gives a soft, three-dimensional look to any wall. It is especially stylish for bedrooms or baths, but also works well in other rooms. Tuscan faux finish painting gives...

Congratulations, you have made a decision for texture painting a kitchen. Now you will need to choose a paint color, decide between a textured paint or a texture additive, and consider the type of...

Sponging on wall texture gives color depth to a room. A nice bedroom color is light beige with a cream-color white for a really soft and soothing look. Or if you want more of a beige color, use a...

Your kitchen island doesn't have to be just useful and functional; it can add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your cooking area as well. A distressed kitchen island can easily become the focal...

A bronze finish with an antique look is easy to achieve. The process involves mixing layers of color and sealing or patina finishing. Technically, patina is the green film that forms on copper and...

Crackle painting is a popular faux finishing technique for items ranging from small picture frames to entire walls. The technique replicates the look of old, cracking paint that allows previous...

Do you love Grandma's old pie cabinet with the crackled paint peeling off the front but don't want to wait for her to give it to you? No doubt because of their nostalgic value, antique and vintage...

Crackle finishing your walls or furniture is a beautiful and inexpensive way to add a "shabby chic" look to your home. While the finish looks complicated, it's actually quite easy to achieve---if...

For a quick pick me up to a room, do faux finishing painting. The depth and texture faux finishing provides will highlight your room's walls and make your design style apparent as soon as people...

Whether you have old outdated melamine cupboards, or just want to refresh the look of your kitchen; an antique paint effect is easy to do on kitchen cupboards and can completely transform the look...

A variety of faux finish techniques are created by adding glaze to a wall's surface. An assortment of different tools from sea sponges and rags to newspapers and plastic bags are used to create...

Add shimmer and elegance to walls by creating a faux Shantung silk plaster finish to walls. Shantung silk is a dupioni silk from the Shantung region in China. The dupioni effect, a slightly uneven...

Wainscoting is a decorative material that comes in sheets of faux wooden slats put together or a flat look with small molding details. It's actually usually a mold made of particle board or vinyl....

Venetian plaster is a smooth, colored material added to walls and ceilings for a multilayered look. The plaster is applied to even surfaces using a trowel. One or more colors can be combined for...

Painting a garage door can be a fun project especially if you are transforming it into a carriage door. You don't have to spend a fortune on a wooden garage door when you can make your current...

Large, oversized squares can add a splash of color and design to any room. From an all-over room pattern to simply on accent wall, the squares can be painted in a variety of sizes and colors....

Change new beadboard cabinets into antique replicas by adding a two-step glazing process. Glaze is a translucent solution; mixed with paint, it creates a light stain. The glaze will outline and...

After removing wallpaper, the leftover results can be a severely damaged wall with trace amounts of wallpaper glue. Creating a texture over the wall will disguise any flaws created by the...

A whitewash finish gives wicker furniture a chalky, white appearance. The finished look is created by applying white paint or white stain over the surface. Outdoor furniture should be coated with...

Metallic paint can add shimmer and reflection to a living room. Paint the entire room or simply add paint to one accent wall. Metallic paint can be used both in modern and traditional settings....

Applying glaze to crevices and molding found on doors gives depth and dimension to bathroom and kitchen cabinetry. The doors will have a slightly worn, antique appearance once painted. Common...

Glazing kitchen cabinets adds depth and definition to cabinetry drawers and doors. The glaze will settle in the cracks and grooves of the cabinetry's molding. Black, burnt umber and even copper...

Buying pre-mixed translucent glaze saves time and money. Glaze often is used by artists and decorative painters to color wash or stain walls, ceilings and decorative accessories. Many artists mix...

I love arbors so much that I couldn't resist bringing the outdoors in with a grape arbor over my cafe window. Along with the warm tile floors, the arbor gave my cafe an instant Tuscan...

A crackle finish adds a little extra something to the appearance of your walls or furniture through the appearance of age. It is an elegant way to do give a new look to your home without great...

Creating a homemade crackle paint finish is fast and easy. In fact, glue is the only ingredient needed for a basic crackle finish, besides the paint. Use this finish on furniture and accessory...

Do you have an old oven in your kitchen that works great but just doesn't look that good? New appliances can cost thousands of dollars, and why buy new when your old appliances work just fine? You...

Anaglypta wallpaper has a variety of classical and traditional embossed designs on the surface. The material is applied similar to regular, smooth wallpaper---however; paint and faux finish...

Antique looking mirrors are highly sought after. The unique look of the aged glass and worn silver add a touch of antiquity and vintage charm to both traditional and modern settings. Antique...

Glaze is a translucent medium used for a variety of decorative painting techniques. It is one of the staple ingredients in a faux painter's tool box. Valspar translucent glaze is available for...

Venetian plaster is a decorative paint treatment often applied to walls and ceilings. Unlike stucco or other rough plasters and textures, the finish is completely smooth. Once applied to a...

Over time, furniture may begin looking dingy and worn, but homeowners might be reluctant to purchase new items. Painting furniture with sponges is an easy, effective method to revive its look and...

A crackle finish on kitchen cabinets creates a distinct look as an alternative to the traditional solid wood doors. The faux finish resembles the weathering that naturally takes place on painted...

Raised stencils give a design an embossed look when placed onto a wall. The look can be very appealing; however, once the design is outdated, removing the raised surface may be difficult. A...

Rustic wood finishes add a sense of old world charm to your home decor. The distressed and rustic look on wood blends in well with various decorating themes, including Spanish colonial, French...

In bedroom decor, the featured item in the room is usually the bed. Many people spend a great deal of time and money to make their bed beautiful with luxurious bedding and coordinating...

When decorating your home, your parlor, or living room, is an important area, as this is probably where most guests are received and entertained. No matter how beautiful your furniture is or how...

Ceiling beams can add a distinctive look to any room, whether a modern living room or a cottage-style bedroom. Faux ceiling beams are relatively easy to create and install with beginner...

Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be exciting and fun. The prospect of bringing a new person into your home can be thrilling for everyone involved. One of the most amusing aspects of...

Bring new life to an old coffee table, or add interest to a new table, by adding a gold leaf stencil. Applying gold leaf can be a tedious process, requiring painting a primer first, then adding...

Distressing is the process of making something that is completely new look older and even antique. Used properly, distressing can add character and charm to an item of furniture. Making wood look...

Since quality furniture is a hefty investment, it stands to reason that you want to make it work with your design style for years on end. Because some types of furniture have finishes or details...

Paint is the cheapest way to completely transform a room from a drab space into something dynamic and fresh. With thousands of colors and faux finishing techniques, there are limitless...

Have you ever been in a ranch style home or any home with a western theme and admired a wall that looked like leather? You have to wonder how that was accomplished and how much it would cost....

Here is a great project for do it yourself interior designers and home decorators: Borax to age wood. Inside any home you will find wood trim, wood floors, picture frames and banisters that make...

Tuscany is synonymous with warmth and romance, and Tuscan style interior decorating has become extremely popular. Traditional Tuscan walls are rich and deeply textured, often created from stone or...

Old World Italian style painting is an excellent way to bring new life into any home. The style adds elegance without overwhelming the room, making it a great backdrop for virtually any furniture...

Crown moldings dress up a room by enhancing the design and style of your home. Typically, crown moldings refer to the trimwork at top of the wall next to the ceiling. Choose a style and size of...