Faux Finishing

This painting technique works really well on a patio floor and brings a surprising 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

In today's challenging economic and real estate climates, you may not want to spend a lot on a kitchen redo. You can completely change the look of a bland, boring kitchen though with a little...

Many of us have noticed the metallic paints in the stores recently and may be wondering how to use this product. Read on for a few interesting ideas and a fun application technique.

Does the appearance of rust on your washer and dryer say it’s time for replacement, however they continue to produce according to design? There is a cheap, easy and effective way to give...

Distressing kitchen cabinets can help add patina and age to a look that might otherwise appear too brand new. Purchasing new kitchen cabinets can help you update the look of your kitchen for...

We've installed the Faux tin ceiling tiles (Antique Copper) on the regular drywall kitchen ceilings . The total sq.footage of the kitchen was 350 sq.ft. and the whole job was completed within one...

Distressing kitchen cabinets made out of pine can be a great way to give them added texture and patina. Pine is a very soft wood commonly used in kitchen cabinets to provide a very soft and...

Learn how to create authentic iron rust finish.

Need to update the old laminate counter tops in your kitchen and bath? Want granite, but can't afford it? So did I. I couldn't find process or product to help to I made my own, and it worked...

A fun and easy way to do faux painting is with potato stamps. Decorate cards or wrapping paper, or paint your walls with this simple yet versatile faux painting technique and you'll keep them...

This article is explaining the simple and economical way to create this rustic yet modern living space using faux wood beams. With this material the installation was as easy as it could possibly...

I am always looking for ways to make my house a home. I enjoy the fun of figuring out how to re-use or re-do something to make it a new item. I loved the look of pretty register covers but the...

I live in a 2 story house and the neighbors here as so close to me it is just not funny. My master bathroom is on an outside wall and has 2 windows in it, and if my neighbors are outside on their...

You have seen elegant plaster ceiling designs in mansions, government buildings, Las Vegas Hotels and stately Victorian homes. But did you know you can do it easily and cheaply yourself? Create...

There's something elegant, something so "homey" about a fireplace. It adds architectural interest and detail to the plainest of rooms. But a lot of us don't have them! (What a shame)....

Rust N green gives a beautiful Orange/Red to a Lemon Lime green finish on brass, copper and their alloys. The Patina works well at room temperature and it is easy to use. This finish is great...

Antique pewter has a lovely patina that is easy to replicate with a few simple items. This is an easy way to unify a group of items that have different finishes. It works well on metal items, but...

There are many ways to accent furniture or a room but nothing is more rustic than a crackle finish. Yet, how do you achieve a crackle finish especially if you're new to the world of painting?...

Do a faux painting color wash on your walls for a quick change of pace. A color wash is one of the simplest faux painting techniques. No real skill is needed, other than being able to apply...

Sponge painting a room can add a drastic look to your room. You can create a custom wall that will be like no other. Sponge painting can also hide imperfections in any wall.

Easy steps to follow on how to sponge paint a wall. This is time consuming but easy and the end result looks like you had it professionally done, but without the high cost of hiring a painter!

Have you ever wanted a really cool color on your furniture? Like maybe a purple end table or a blue chest with an antique looking twist? This is a great way to refurbish those garage sale finds.

Brick surfaces need to be prepared prior to painting or refacing. The process of cleaning brick is fairly straightforward and simply. It's important to be thorough in the cleaning and preparation...

Antique Bronze is a patina (blue liquid) that instantly imparts a light to dark bronze finish on steel & iron. Antique Bronze is used for lighting fixtures, railings, hardware, gates, gift...

Kitchen cabinets are a place to store items in a kitchen. Kitchen cabinets may also be a way to add drama and interest to the look of your cabinets. Use techniques to make the cabinets look pretty...

Is your kitchen in need of a pick-me-up? Here's a fun, creative idea that's sure to warm-up your kitchen without breaking the bank! Add interest to your kitchen by updating the backsplash area...

Now you can create the look of gorgeous and realistic sandstone right over the top of your old tile or formica counter tops! I hated my bath counter top and Janice Faulkner of "Faux Effects...

OSB board is really popular in building these days, and is less expensive than plywood. OSB holds up well over time and is fairly durable against water. You can nail flooring over it. You can also...

Being able to determine if a paint is oil base can be important. Especially if you plan on painting over it. Here is an easy, inexpensive way to determine the difference between oil based and...

This is a easy way to transform your dull table top or ugly kitchen cabinets and I have also done kitchen counters the same way, even walls. I have gotten many compliments and everyone is always...

You can create an interesting wall finish alone with lines. This will give your walls a sophisticated and handsome look. You achieve this with certain glazing techniques and horizontal or vertical...

Tired of looking at that boring wall that has no character? Enhance it with these simple faux-techniques and create a beautiful stone look! It's SO easy to achieve professional results that'll...

It's easy to create plaster medallions for your ceilings or to use as wall hangings with this ultra easy technique by Victoria Larsen.

Admire the elegant, full of detail, beautiful old European style wood finish fireplace but can not afford the thousand dollar price tag. There are ways to compromise on budget and your expensive...

So, you want to give your walls a textured look but you don't have a lot of time or a lot of money .... what do you do? It's simple, read my how to article and see how to get a textured look...

Like the look of a brick wall without the mess? This process is cheap & easy. Great if you have a wood burning stove looks really good behind it.

How to add color to a room with minimum time and expense.

I can't tell you the number of times I've either visited someone’s home or even professional offices where the walls have been beautifully faux finished, except the corners! In my former dentists...

Boy, have I seen a lot of homes with out dated, poorly done or simply ugly tile back splashes in kitchens or baths. In my own home, I've hated the little Ivy tiles above my kitchen counters. They...

Sponging can be beautiful when done well, or very tacky when not done well. Here, learn how to sponge-paint a wall like a pro.

Would you like an accent wall with a pattern of several colors? This article will give you easy tips fron a veteran painter. Jazz up your home, with just a little practice. This article will...

Metallic wall finishes are very popular nowadays because they create an expensive and sophisticated look. Combined with the right furniture and accessories a golden wall finish will become the...