Faux Finishing

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.

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...

Call it country French, country or Tuscan, glazed and distressed antique-white painted wood cabinets are charming and add character to run-of-the-mill kitchens. This is a good do-it-yourself...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

Nothing perks up a room more than beautiful new cabinets, but replacing them is expensive. Give new life to old cabinets with tired finishes by using a simple refinishing technique called...

Creating a painted lattice design adds architectural interest to a plain wall. Lattice also is used as a backdrop for colorful murals with flowers, bees and butterflies peeking in and out of the...

Leather and luxury go hand in hand. It's no wonder that people love the look of a leather finish on their walls. To be surrounded in texture and color is inspiring to the senses. There are...

Bricks usually lend warmth and a cozy feeling to an environment, but there are times when they need an update. Perhaps the intense red brick on an oversized fireplace is dominating a room and...

Painting a child's room is a chance to get creative with walls and ceilings. From an infant's nursery to a teenager's room, paint color and design can create a space that is comfortable and...

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...

The price of a mural is determined by many factors. The skill and experience of the artist, the size of the mural, the level of detail and the location of the mural affect the final cost. Many...

You can give new life to old wood-veneer cabinets, tabletops or other items without the expense of replacing them. Laminate covering--rigid plastic formed to present a suitable furniture front--is...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Antique Brass enables you to impart a beautiful Antique Brass finish on Steel or Iron. This process uses two different patina solutions. This process is used for Fabricator, Lighting fixtures,...

To create your own design, make a stencil with acetate. When your living space needs a quick pick me up but you don't want to paint an entire room, paint a quick stencil design. Stencils are...

What do you do with a cast iron bath tub? Whatever you do, if you want to change the color and have a smooth, well executed paint job, your best choice for a paint is likely to be a boat paint. A...

What's a tiki bar without a thatched roof?

What do you do if your bathroom is old fashioned and inconvenient? Remodelling of course but what, if you don't have the budget at this time? Well, you can do something about it with faux...

Faux Finishing a ceiling can add dramatic touch to a room’s interior design.The fifth wall, the ceiling, no longer needs to remain a neutral shade of white. From color to dimensional surface...

Whether you have just moved into a new house, or would like to add a more rustic appeal to your current abode, old world style walls can add a cozy, and enriching feeling to a home environment. ...

Many homes have striking architectural details from elaborate trim to iron work---and who can forget the glossy white columns popping up in many of today’s new homes. Many times, homeowners leave...

Hiring a faux finish paint artist to work in your home is a personal experience. From the beginning planning stage to the actual process of painting, a homeowner and artist will spend many hours...

If you want to create a unique and beautiful nursery for your baby, customizing different pieces is the key. From decorations to furniture, add your own style by choosing your own colors, patterns...

Not everyone has a high budet for home improvement nowadays. But still the home is my castle, as the Bristish say, and new makeovers are needed from time to time. I want to give you some tips of...

Creating a textured, faux stone look is possible for any individual interested in learning how to do it themselves. Products are on the market that spray on with an automatic texture added. The...

Do you love that antique, weathered look of crackle paint furniture? The warm, 'worn' look of one color of paint showing through the cracks of the top layer of another makes one think of salt...

Ugly old cabinets are the perfect surface for the distressed wood look. In fact, you might need to bash them about a bit to give them more character before you paint and sand them into cabinets of...

Venetian plaster, as the name implies, originated in Venice, Italy where centuries-old plaster walls developed a soft patina over time. To create this old-world look traditionally requires five...

Painting a fiberglass door is a fun and easy way to jazz it up and add some beautification. Follow these simple steps to do the job quickly and easily. It's a great project for adults and kids alike!

Just because you're renting doesn't mean you can't customize your space. This article will show you an alternative to painting or actually refinishing your ugly cabinets. Your newly decorated...

The faux painting technique of colorwashing can give your walls the effect of a sun-drenched Italian villa. One of the easiest faux-painting techniques, colorwashing simply involves brushing a...

Make a beautiful stained glass window with these easy to follow instructions.