Faux Finishing

The look of wood grain creates a warm and inviting ambiance in any home. Regardless of the type of surface you are trying to cover, you can easily replicate the look of wood grain with just a few...

Finishing a new, unfinished oak cabinet is your chance to give it whatever kind of look you want. The classic approach with a fine wood like oak is to use a light-colored stain (so it highlights...

A fireplace provides a warm location in the home for you to gather with family. As a natural focal point of the room, it accentuates the surroundings. You can display special memorabilia above the...

Giving a pewter piece an antique finish is a fairly simple process that can be achieved using a few supplies from an art or crafts store. Making new pieces look older add character to the pieces....

Clearcoat protects household items from the elements. You can protect anything--- from plastic outdoor furniture to wooden stained desks---with a can of spray-on clearcoat. Before spraying...

With time and wear and tear, laminate counter tops can fade and begin to look outdated. Freshen up the look of your kitchen by staining the kitchen counters. A select few stain-manufacturing...

Installing faux stone on drywall can enhance any room and is not extremely difficult. Faux stone is made from high density polyurethane that is molded out of actual stones. Installing the faux...

Paint a faux rug on a floor to warm up the look of any room. You can paint an area rug over wood, tile or cement. A painted braided rag rug can look like the real thing, and you do not have to be...

Removing faux wood (foam) beams from your ceiling is a fairly simple process. When reading the steps below, bear in mind that if you were to "look down the barrel" of an uninstalled foam beam, it...

Using plaster as a faux finish for walls can add depth and texture, with a variety of results ranging from smooth and glossy to marbled and rough to aged and distressed. You can use different...

Paint furniture with a distressed finish much like you would any other surface such as wood floors. You can create one-of-a-kind looks that help to revive old furnishings or give new furniture an...

Metallic paint adds drama to any decor, from subtle shimmers to a bold statement. Some paint manufacturers have water-based metallic paints available not only in classic metallic colors such as...

Adding the finishing touches to your newly decorated room can be tricky if you want to use items you already have. Luckily, you can change the color of your accessories, including lamp shades,...

When it comes to home decorating ideas the sky is the limit, but often the budget is not. Many homeowners rely on do-it-yourself projects to add character to new materials, thus achieving the...

Most modern kitchen cabinet systems and cupboards aren't solid wood but are some combination of wood and laminate veneer that's made to look like wood. A typical configuration is to have solid...

Wooden shutters can be distressed much like wood furniture, trim or cabinetry. If the shutters will be used on the exterior of a house, choose exterior paints and sealer made to withstand weather....

Create a polished, hand-buffed finish to your furniture that will leave the most distinguished of furniture refinishers in awe. Using chemical-free oil and lots of elbow grease, your wood finish...

Faux painting on walls can created an artistic look in almost any room. There are many different styles of faux painting; to get a soft faux paint look, it is best to do sponge painting in two...

Crackle glass finishes make furniture, cabinets or craft projects look similar to finely cracked glass. This is a popular style for making furniture look antique or for making surfaces appear like...

Aged or antique copper has a beautiful green patina. With just a few steps and supplies you can change the look of your new copper pots, pans and accessories into the aged copper look you desire....

Refurbish and renovate furniture to achieve a distressed painted look seen in Habersham books. Habersham is a furniture company specializing in early American country designs popular in the 17th...

Conduits exposed on the outside of your home may look awkward or unsightly. Often, it is necessary not to block these conduits as they have been carefully installed for a purpose. At the same...

Faux wood grain, also known as faux bois, is a decorative painting technique popularized in the 19th century in Europe. It can be used to achieve effects such as a refined finish that mimics...

New granite or stone counter tops are costly and can take weeks to order, but you can create the same look at home for thousands less. It is fast and easy to refinish existing counter tops at...

Your beautifully faux finished room can look even more like you hired a professional to do your decorative interior painting if you add the final touch – finishing the minor accessories to match...

Painted faux finishes that look like unpolished stone can be used successfully on concrete kitchen counters. The stippling method of application results in a relatively smooth-textured finish with...

Wall texture affects how a room is experienced. If the walls are completely smooth, even minor marks will show up on the wall, so this isn't usually a good choice in homes with children. Texture...

This painting technique works really well on a patio floor and brings an interesting twist by using a top layer of chicken wire for a stencil.

Ever dreamed about having granite or marble kitchen countertops but the expensive price tag keeps holding you back? Now you can have the look of granite for about $150 depending on the size of...

Create a new look for a boring steel door with a faux wood grain finish. This is a simple project that can be completed in just a few hours. The final color of the wood grain finish depends on the...

If you live in a tract house, the contractor probably painted all the woodwork white before anyone ever lived there. The wood is probably pine or maybe a composite material and not worth the...

A painted faux finish that mimics unpolished stone can be applied to concrete using newspaper and paintbrushes. A variety of earth-tone glazes can be combined to create a natural look; in general,...

Ceiling fan medallions add a decorative touch to ceiling fans as well as to hanging light fixtures such as chandeliers. Ceiling medallions add architectural interest to an otherwise bland ceiling...

Faux paint treatments can be used throughout your home to give it a look that's uniquely your own. A painted stair runner, for example, is an inexpensive weekend project that can increase the...

Laminate is a thin, decorative plastic surface material that is applied to countertops with contact cement, which is specially formulated to bind very tightly to other contact-cement surfaces. You...

Searching for furniture, especially for rooms like kids rooms and guest rooms, needn't be an expensive proposition. Yard sales and thrift stores can sometimes yield quite useful pieces, with only...

Color washing a wall can help make add depth, light and color to any wall. Color washing is a decorative painting technique that uses glaze to add shades of color to a wall. A properly color...

Sponging a wall is a technique to help add color and life to it. Sponging is not difficult. You can use sponging as a substitution for wallpaper to make your living room look very elegant. Make...

Antique curtain rods are elaborate and ornate fixtures which can make a unique pairing with modern day window drapery. Look for antique curtain rods at antique salvage stores specializing in...

The faux tissue paper technique is an easy way to create a unique finish on your walls. Using just a few materials, you can change the look of your room in a matter of hours. While special tissue...

An area rug can brighten up a dingy wood floor or provide a colorful pattern to help bring together contrasting elements in your decorating scheme. Area rugs can be expensive, though, and you may...

The bedroom is a place where individual personalities shine and because of this, people experiment with art, themes and designs as a way to express themselves in their own bedrooms. Children's...

Vintage and primitive cabinetry, often seen with worn sanded edges and glazed crevices, is often seen in Tuscan style interior design. The cabinetry is painted in a variety of colors; however,...

Adding columns to your home decor can bring a touch of elegance or whimsy, depending on how you address them. If the columns you wish to add are not meant to be load bearing, you can make them...

Often the simplest paint techniques are the most beautiful. Faux granite falls in this category. If it's executed well, from surface preparation to color choices to color application, you will...

Creating a distressed look on wood is not as hard as you might think. Wood that has been distressed creates almost an antique look and can often command a much higher price in furniture stores....

Outdated brick can be updated by adding paint and glaze to a fireplace---a much cheaper option than remodeling. Fireplaces can be changed from fire engine red to a linen white, and glazed for an...

Dark and outdated paneling can be updated with a coat of paint and glaze for a refreshing new look. Removing paneling is an intensive remodeling project. Painting and glazing the paneling is a...