Faux Finishing

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 gilding process involves laying tissue-thin sheets of metal over a prepared surface and burnishing them into place. The final result is an object that appears to be gold, silver or copper but...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Refinish a worn or outdated countertop easily with a paint job that will be a lot cheaper than purchasing and installing a new working surface. Test the colors and texturing on tile samples,...

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...

French country design is based on the romantic appeal of a chateau nestled in the hills of Provence. Fabrics and decor are rustic and possess old world charm. In French country decor you will see...

Plaster and wooden medallions once only decorated ceilings in palaces, government buildings and the homes and businesses of the wealthy. Although faux, prefabricated medallions made of lightweight...

Antique clawfoot tubs are cast-iron bodies coated with porcelain. While the iron may last forever, the porcelain will eventually become worn and discolored. Restoring an old tub to its original...

Floor stenciling came to America in the eighteenth century when homeowners used stencils to imitate rug designs and inlaid wood. The painted design was varnished to preserve it. Whereas the first...

What's a tiki bar without a thatched roof?

Powder coating is often thought of as "plain jane," but it can be used to make many popular faux effects. Marbling can be done on metal using powder coating to make your décor stand out in...

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...

Colorwashing with glaze is a popular faux finish or decorative painting method used to transform walls. Glaze is a clear paint medium that latex paint is added to and results in a translucent...

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. ...

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...

Faux stone cladding is an inexpensive way to get the look of real stone and add texture to interior and exterior walls. Because faux stone is made with polyurethane, it is lighter than real stone...

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...

Wow... those paneled walls looked really cool in the 70's and 80's but what do you do with them now? The cost of taking the paneling out and putting in sheetrock is so high. Are there other...

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...

Roman columns have been a symbol of beauty and power for centuries. They combine the Greek sense of stability and order with sophisticated design. Although columns are traditionally associated...

Faux finishes are gaining in popularity and can add depth and interest to any room. While some faux finish techniques are difficult and take training and practice, a faux stripe is relatively...

Paint crackling, a type of faux-finishing, can transform a new piece of furniture that looks a little too new into the antique-looking piece you could never afford. Most advice on paint...

Faux stucco will cover structural cracks and even out your interior walls. The texture of the stucco will also add ambiance to your room. Classic hard stucco consists of several ingredients;...

Paint is great, but if you’re looking for a wall treatment with a little extra texture and patina, Venetian plaster might be just right for you. This faux finish is a great way to evoke a little...

To give a bedroom a very dramatic Egyptian pyramid look, try this technique to create a faux stone pyramid wall. It takes lots quite a bit of time to decorate a wall this way, but it isn’t...

This technique requires a little time, but even an inexperienced amateur can turn out a beautiful wall with just a little effort. Seen in many designer showcase homes, these are a wonderful and...

Faux painting is the art of making something look like something else. It can be very useful in home decoration and repair. You can use faux painting in your home to brighten things up. Here are...

There are many different ways to faux finish a wall. You can use anything from sponges to rags to a comb or any other items around the house to faux finish. Corners present the biggest challenge...

Faux painting is an inexpensive and satisfying way to add a designer touch and change the personality of an entire room. You choose the texture and color combinations, and each room in your house...

This will give molding a rich and old-word look; but can be expensive depending upon the amount of molding you may be gilding. you can also use this same technique on other items

Love that vintage look on furniture? Want something that's different? Unique? Follow these distressing instructions, and you'll have a one-of-kind piece of furniture in no time.

A metallic finish can add a dramatic, opulent accent to a room. You can create the look of a professionally glazed wall for a fraction of the price. This faux painting technique looks best when...

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...

Painting an appliance is one way to make the appliance appear fresh and new. Many new appliances, such as dishwashers, ship with a reversible front panel so double check the unit before beginning...

Decorative painting inside your home is a fun project. Marble painting a wall brings your wall to life, using an advanced technique to give your wall the look of marble. In addition to marble...

Vinyl siding has become one of the most popular home siding materials in North America. New homebuilders like it for its appearance, convenience, low cost and potential energy savings. Existing...

Turning pedestrian plaster into believable marble takes time: Oil paints are slow to dry, and replicating even a semblance of marble's depth requires several layers. The effect can be fabulous,...