Faux Finishing

Venetian plaster is applied with a trowel in layers, giving it a glossy appearance, a soft look of stone with depth and veins or a textured look of old Italy. Lime is the base of Venetian plaster...

A faux tile backsplash can be used in your kitchen that mimics the look and feel of real tile at a fraction of the cost. You can add a faux tile backsplash to an existing wall or directly onto new...

Create a room with Italian flair by mixing up a recipe for Venetian plaster. Easy to make and easy to apply, you'll soon be sipping Italian wine and listening to Andrea Bocelli in an attempt to...

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...

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

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...

Snakeskin is a popular faux finish found on kitchen cabinets and walls as well as home decor items. Faux snakeskin made from plaster and paint can feel and look very realistic. Because the...

You can use drywall joint compound to give depth and texture to a faux finish. There are several ways joint compound can be used for faux finishing, such as using joint compound and paint mixed...

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;...