Faux Finishing

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...

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...

It's difficult to choose a color from a tiny paint chip and colors darken as they dry so many people don't realize the problem until the room is finished. You think you've chosen the perfect color...

Sponging on wall texture gives color depth to a room. A nice bedroom color is light beige with a cream-color white for a really soft and soothing look. Or if you want more of a beige color, use a...

Buying pre-mixed translucent glaze saves time and money. Glaze often is used by artists and decorative painters to color wash or stain walls, ceilings and decorative accessories. Many artists mix...

Old World Italian style painting is an excellent way to bring new life into any home. The style adds elegance without overwhelming the room, making it a great backdrop for virtually any furniture...

Painting an antique look on metal can add accent, charm and a touch of elegance to otherwise plain metal furniture. Metal lamps, light fixtures, chairs and bed frames can all be painted using...

Glazing cabinets is a simple way to change their appearance without committing to an entirely new paint job. However, glaze can be messy work, so make sure to wear old clothes and cover any nearby...

Begin with a cleaned, sanded and primed metal surface before adding a paint technique to metal furniture. Spraying painting works better than brushing when painting metal furniture. Always use...

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...

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.

The technique of faux painting on walls dates back to the Egyptians and is, as Pique Design states, an "attempt to replicate the natural world or more specifically, the materials of the natural...

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!

Primitive decorating is a great match for today's re-use and recycling trend. Older pieces of furniture can be resurfaced using a variety of faux painting techniques. New unfinished furniture can...

Bedroom chair railings can add a distinguished look your bedroom. The contrasting color and texture can really grab the eye upon entering the room. The chair railing can let you divide the walls...

Faux finishing is a great way to change the appearance of a room---especially a kitchen---without spending a lot of money. When people think of faux finishing, different wall effects come to mind....

Faux sky paintings can add whimsy, the illusion of space or a hint of art's great masters to your home. They work on ceilings or walls. Skies are some of the simplest faux finishes for...

You may have heard of feathering your nest, but have you heard of feathering your walls? Feathers dipped in paint and swished over a base coat on the wall can leave a wispy, creative look that...

Skipping the cleaning and prep work can cause paint finishes to peel, scratch and never harden correctly. Although actually stripping furniture to remove the old finish is not always necessary,...

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...

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...

So you're unhappy with your floor and want to give it a face-lift without a major demolition job and installation expense? Try finishing your floor with a faux finish. The look of wood, stone or...

Interior stone walls are expensive, tedious to install, and needless to say; a back breaking experience. You need to pick out and haul the stones, haul and attach the backer board, spread the...

A faux leather finish can add drama to a room or interest to a piece of furniture. With just a few paints, some basic tools, and pieces of thin plastic sheeting, the technique is within the reach...

Anyone can faux finish furniture. Getting the look of country cottage, antique or shabby chic furniture is not that hard and something you can have a lot of fun with.

Tables with peeling paint and worn rugs are often used to decorate the shabby chic home. The style is also characterized by such colors as white, off-white, muted greens, faded grays, and pastel...

Shabby chic has been around for centuries. It's been popular in the United States for some time and is easy to achieve using a wax resist technique. With a few basic supplies, your project will...

Are you bored with the same old furniture? Or maybe you want to change a room's décor style but your current furniture just doesn't match the theme. You don't have to buy a brand new...

Using different faux painting techniques can add a unique and personal style to an inexpensive piece of furniture, a wall or woodwork. The technique of dragging was used extensively in the 18th...

Faux finishing is the process of painting something, like a wall, to look like something else. Faux finishing techniques include color-washing and adding texture using different kinds of...

Faux finishes in painting are designed to look like anything but flat paint; wood grain, fabrics, paper and stone-like finishes are all common. Working with cheesecloth on paint will result in a...

Faux finishing is a painting technique meant to fool the eye into thinking something is real, using only paint. Homeowners who don't want to buy expensive stone to cover a fireplace can create the...

Changing the color of stained concrete requires stripping the existing color using a strong acid, exposing a fresh surface and applying a new epoxy finish. Change the color of a concrete floor...

Faux painting is a method of applying paint to a surface in a way that simulates another surface, such as wood or granite. It is a popular home technique because it can create a desired appearance...

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. ...

Color washing on a budget just requires a bucket, a rag and glaze, using the rag to apply the faux finish to the wall and move the glaze around on the surface. Apply a color wash or clear,...

To prepare color wash, or a glaze mix, combine one-third water, one-third glaze and one-third paint until the mixture forms a creamy consistency. Use color wash glazes to add a layer of dimension...

Wall glazing involves putting more than one color on your walls to create a deeper, multi-toned effect. In essence, you paint your wall one color and cover it with at least one color of glaze,...

Why live with drab furniture you're unhappy with, or spend a fortune on replacing it, when a few painting supplies are all you need to give your old pieces a great new look. Faux paint jobs make...

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...

By watching this video you will learn for an industry leader how to correctly apply a synthetic plaster like what is sold in your local Diy stores! This is a must see video. Please scroll down to...

Faux painting is a painting technique that creates an illusion of different textures to walls inside your home. A sponge technique is an easy as painting interior walls using: sea sponge and two...

Painting a two-toned wall can give your walls finish depth and beauty. And it's easy to do! Faux finishes can give our home a rich look, but it's really inexpensive to do.

One way to instantly add high drama and luxury to your home is by applying Venetian plaster to your walls. It is easy to do and requires very little elbow-grease.

Faux painted furniture can be made to look like an antique with washes and tints. Translucent tints when layered one over another can create an illusion of age and depth. This technique can be...

If you want to add some ambiance to a room in your home you might explore tints and washes as a faux technique on your walls. It is fun and easy but it can take some time and patience. As you work...

Brick stain is a mixture of water, liquid-bearing mineral pigments like finely ground iron oxide, and binding agents. Rather than just coating the brick with an exterior layer of paint, brick...