Faux Finishing

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!

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...

Antique furniture adds instant class to any room. Unfortunately the cost of such beautiful pieces can add an instant crunch to the wallet, and waiting for the pieces to age themselves can take...

Do you have a new piece of wood furniture or other wood article that needs some added character? Why not give your furniture piece a worn, distressed appearance? This look can transform a bland...

So you've added stainless steel knobs to your old kitchen cabinets, but still want more bling. Here's an easy way to add the look of stainess steel to your backsplash without breaking the bank or...

Faux painting is painting that makes walls look textured. It fools the eye into making one think they are looking at a leathered wall or a marbled wall. It differs from other painting treatments...

See an example of a fresco Tuscan faux painting in an easy and classic style you can accomplish at home, in this free video.

Our parents called it "antiquing," applying a finish that highlights or ages a piece of wood furniture.The crafts people call it faux finish--meaning a finish that looks like something other than...

You can recreate the look of a faux tin ceiling using embossed wallpaper that's designed to replicate the appearance of tin tiles. Make sure the embossed wallpaper is made to be painted, so you...

Ever wonder how they made window frost in the 1800's. Well, wonder no more!

Antiqued and weathered is a popular look for furniture, and it's possible to create the effect yourself. Instead of buying a new dresser or table, why not give your own furniture a makeover?

You can give a brand new wall the appearance of old crumbling stones. Choose the walls where you want to paint this effect, and then follow these directions. Be prepared to spend a couple of days...

The technique of lime finishing wood has been around for centuries. Whether refinishing wood flooring or wanting a decorative touch for a wood frame, using a lime finish will create a bleached,...

Sponging is one of the easiest faux painting techniques. It creates a light, airy texture that adds interest to your walls and covers imperfections on the wall surface.

A faux verdigris look is a fun way to upgrade the finish on ceramic, metal and wood objects that have seen better days. Here's how to get it.