Faux Finishing

If you live in a tract house, the contractor probably painted all the woodwork white before anyone ever lived there. The wood is probably pine or maybe a composite material and not worth the...

Creating a distressed look on wood is not as hard as you might think. Wood that has been distressed creates almost an antique look and can often command a much higher price in furniture stores....

If you are looking for a rustic style kitchen, glazing cabinets might be the answer. Glazing is taking part glaze and part color, applying it and then rubbing it off right away. The paint forms a...

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...

Refinish a worn or outdated countertop easily with a paint job that will be a lot cheaper than purchasing and installing a new working surface.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,...

Does the appearance of rust on your washer and dryer say it’s time for replacement, however they continue to produce according to design? There is a cheap, easy and effective way to give...

Antiquing cabinets is a technique that makes new cabinets look worn and gives them character. Cabinets that have an antique buttermilk finish add an elegant feeling to the kitchen or bathroom.

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...

When your cabinets look more shabby than shabby chic, then it's time to update by using that shabbiness to create cabinets that look fashionably vintage. A weekend of work, painting and additions...

Learn how to create authentic iron rust finish.

Rust N green gives a beautiful Orange/Red to a Lemon Lime green finish on brass, copper and their alloys. The Patina works well at room temperature and it is easy to use. This finish is great...

Faux painting uses various techniques to create the appearance of stone, texture, and leather. You can use these techniques to paint furniture, cabinetry and walls. Although faux painting is a...

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...

Faux painting techniques can give your furniture a stunning finish. "Faux" is French for "fake," and faux painting can create the illusion of aging plaster or wood, or the look of a stone surface,...

OSB board is really popular in building these days, and is less expensive than plywood. OSB holds up well over time and is fairly durable against water. You can nail flooring over it. You can also...

This is a easy way to transform your dull table top or ugly kitchen cabinets and I have also done kitchen counters the same way, even walls. I have gotten many compliments and everyone is always...

You can create an interesting wall finish alone with lines. This will give your walls a sophisticated and handsome look. You achieve this with certain glazing techniques and horizontal or vertical...

Faux marble techniques can create a surprisingly realistic marble look. Decide what color marble you want to create, pick out your paints and tools and create a faux marble wall, fireplace mantel,...

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

Do away with ordinary surfaces and try a few faux finishes to create the illusion of texture, stone, brick or antique. The ideas here can be applied to floors, walls or furniture. Be sure to...

Glazing is the technique of making new wood appear old by putting uneven, faded-looking paint or stain on it. Cashmere glaze generally means the color is light but not quite white, which suggests...

What do you do with a cast iron bath tub? Whatever you do, if you want to change the color and have a smooth, well executed paint job, your best choice for a paint is likely to be a boat paint. A...

Glazing is a painting technique that adds a contrasting surface layer of color, or a patina, to a previously painted item. Glazes are usually applied to wooden fixtures such as furniture or...

Nothing says last century more than dark brown paneling, but there are several ways of painting paneling and filling in the crevices. It will be labor intensive, but the results will make your...

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 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...

What do you do if your bathroom is old fashioned and inconvenient? Remodelling of course but what, if you don't have the budget at this time? Well, you can do something about it with faux...

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...

Antique furniture adds instant class to any room. Unfortunately the cost of such beautiful pieces can add an instant crunch to the wallet, and waiting for the pieces to age themselves can take...

Whitewash is a favorite for many, particularly French cottage and shabby chic fans. This process can be done on unfinished furniture or painted surfaces. Used for centuries, whitewashing is an...

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;...

Decorative faux painting is one of the easiest ways to change the look of a room and dress up plain walls. One of the simplest faux painting techniques can be done by smearing paint on a wall. The...