Faux Finishing

Crackle painting is a popular faux finishing technique for items ranging from small picture frames to entire walls. The technique replicates the look of old, cracking paint that allows previous...

Do you love Grandma's old pie cabinet with the crackled paint peeling off the front but don't want to wait for her to give it to you? No doubt because of their nostalgic value, antique and vintage...

Crackle finishing your walls or furniture is a beautiful and inexpensive way to add a "shabby chic" look to your home. While the finish looks complicated, it's actually quite easy to achieve---if...

A crackle finish adds a little extra something to the appearance of your walls or furniture through the appearance of age. It is an elegant way to do give a new look to your home without great...

Creating a homemade crackle paint finish is fast and easy. In fact, glue is the only ingredient needed for a basic crackle finish, besides the paint. Use this finish on furniture and accessory...

A crackle finish on kitchen cabinets creates a distinct look as an alternative to the traditional solid wood doors. The faux finish resembles the weathering that naturally takes place on painted...

Whether your home is old or new, you can bring old-fashioned charm into your kitchen with a simple faux finishing technique. A liquid called crackle medium, used along with two shades of paint,...

If you have decided to remodel or redecorate your kitchen, your cabinets are probably a priority. Cabinets alone can change the entire look of the room, but brand new cabinets can be extremely...

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...

French antique paint techniques can be used on furniture, picture and mirror frames, door and room moldings, or room accessories such as boxes, lamps, and candlesticks. These finishes work well on...

In an interior design context, the term "distressing" refers to giving a piece of furniture an aged look. Do-it-yourself distressing allows you to save money that would otherwise be spent on...

There are many ways to accent furniture or a room but nothing is more rustic than a crackle finish. Yet, how do you achieve a crackle finish especially if you're new to the world of painting?...

Distress painting typically is done to furniture or cabinetry pieces. When done well, a distressed piece of furniture takes on the look of a much older piece. It is an excellent choice of faux...

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...

Distressing is one way to give an oak cabinet a unique look and it is one form of the shabby-sheik design movement. That design concept assumes that new furniture from the factory isn't as...

To give your new, unfinished or reproduction furniture an aged look, there are dozens of antique painting techniques you can try. Whether you want to create the crackle finish of old painted...

Painting is an easy and inexpensive way to decorate. A more rustic look can be achieved by using one of many aging techniques to enhance an item. Aging can make your project stand out or blend in...

Crackle painting cabinetry is an easy way to add some zing to your kitchen or bath without breaking the bank. This being said, easy does not mean quick. Expect the process to take several days.

Wood furniture can be transformed with a variety of paint techniques. From adding decorative patterns to metallic paints, an old piece of furniture can appear brand new. Paint can be added using a...

You can give a new or old piece of furniture an antique "look" by using crackling compound liquid to make the final coat of paint "crackle" and expose the layers of paint underneath. The crackling...

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...

The trendy peeling paint look on furniture looks as if it should take years, but this technique can easily be accomplished in a weekend. Check out local auctions, flea markets and thrift stores...

Faux Finishing isn't as hard as it sounds! It just takes some practice! Crackling is one of the most dramatic faux finishing effects. Here are a couple of tips to making your crackle STUNNING!

Use a crackle paint technique on your cabinets. Paint the cabinets one color and allow it to dry. Paint on one thick layer of crackle medium, available at most home improvement and paint stores....

Distressed furniture adds a great touch to any room trying to achieve an old world, country, natural, or shabby-chic look. It's easy to distress furniture, and there are several different ways...

Distressing furniture is the process of making a piece of furniture look older. This process creates a look that implies greater age and can mimic the appearance of antiques. Aged furniture can...

The antique look is a popular furnishing trend. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford real antiques. Consequently, they look for ways of giving their own furniture the look without the price...