Faux Finishing

Painted faux finishes that look like unpolished stone can be used successfully on concrete kitchen counters. The stippling method of application results in a relatively smooth-textured finish with...

Concrete planters are cheap, durable and available at almost any home improvement store. Concrete stain comes in a variety of colors and styles and is so simple to apply that even a beginner can...

Unworked concrete isn't well known for its beauty. Often considered as little more than basic building material, given a choice many people opt for brick or natural stone when looking for a...

A concrete patio floor can be turned into a masterpiece with these painting techniques. You can keep within the traditional materials used to construct a patio floor when mimicking these painting...

Coloring concrete can be done using store-bought colorants or by making stains out of water, epoxies, polymer and alcohol. Find ways to mix unique colors for concrete with tips from a construction...

Stamping a concrete driveway begins by laying out a quarter inch-layer of polymer modified concrete, spraying it with nonstick spray and stamping the entire area with the appropriate design. See...

Stamping concrete designs can be done in a variety of patterns, colors and finishes to achieve a custom look. Discover the options for stamped concrete, which can end up looking like high-end...

Stamped concrete can be repaired using a polymer modified concrete slurry to fill in the damaged spaces. Re-stain and seal a repaired section of stamped concrete with tips from a construction...

Preparing a surface for an overlay stamped concrete design involves applying an acid wash, power-washing the entire area and then laying down a layer of wet concrete to stamp. See how concrete is...

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...

Staining concrete can be done using dyes, epoxies or acids, and the color is layered on using a sprayer over the surface of the area. Find out how to acid stain an area of concrete to look like...

When repairing stained concrete, pour an overlay on top of the damaged area, re-stain the blemish and seal it to protect it from the elements. Repair a crack seamlessly with tips from a...

You can add character to plain concrete walls, floors, patios and sidewalks by giving them a faux brick finish. The brick pattern effectively hides cracks and flaws in the concrete and transforms...

The nature and texture of wood is warm and inviting. Creating the look of wood on any surface takes time and patience, but it can be done. It is created on steel doors, sheet rock walls, picture...