Faux Finishing

The gilding process involves laying tissue-thin sheets of metal over a prepared surface and burnishing them into place. The final result is an object that appears to be gold, silver or copper but...

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...

Antique steamer trunks are vital pieces of history that have made their way into many homes over the years. Whether passed down from a late relative or picked up at an antique shop or fair, their...

Weathered wood, old pieces of painted furniture and rusty metal offer something that new wood and fresh paint jobs can't: the mysterious beauty of age. When old barns are left behind in open...

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...

Rustic interior designs work to create calm and relaxing environments that take their inspiration from nature itself. Rustic designs incorporate the rough side of nature, utilizing its irregular...

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...

Powder coating is often thought of as "plain jane," but it can be used to make many popular faux effects. Marbling can be done on metal using powder coating to make your décor stand out in...

The beauty of metal trays is, more often than not, related to their shape and hardly ever their painted patterns. There are only so many fruit baskets and poorly painted still-lifes a woman can...