Faux Finishing

This painting technique works really well on a patio floor and brings a surprising twist by using a top layer of chicken wire for a stencil.

Ever dreamed about having granite or marble kitchen countertops but the expensive price tag keeps holding you back? Now you can have the look of granite for about $150 depending on the size of...

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...

Faux paint treatments can be used throughout your home to give it a look that's uniquely your own. A painted stair runner, for example, is an inexpensive weekend project that can increase the...

Antique curtain rods are elaborate and ornate fixtures which can make a unique pairing with modern day window drapery. Look for antique curtain rods at antique salvage stores specializing in...

An area rug can brighten up a dingy wood floor or provide a colorful pattern to help bring together contrasting elements in your decorating scheme. Area rugs can be expensive, though, and you may...

The bedroom is a place where individual personalities shine and because of this, people experiment with art, themes and designs as a way to express themselves in their own bedrooms. Children's...

Vintage and primitive cabinetry, often seen with worn sanded edges and glazed crevices, is often seen in Tuscan style interior design. The cabinetry is painted in a variety of colors; however,...

Often the simplest paint techniques are the most beautiful. Faux granite falls in this category. If it's executed well, from surface preparation to color choices to color application, you will...

Outdated brick can be updated by adding paint and glaze to a fireplace---a much cheaper option than remodeling. Fireplaces can be changed from fire engine red to a linen white, and glazed for an...

Dark and outdated paneling can be updated with a coat of paint and glaze for a refreshing new look. Removing paneling is an intensive remodeling project. Painting and glazing the paneling is a...

Call it country French, country or Tuscan, glazed and distressed antique-white painted wood cabinets are charming and add character to run-of-the-mill kitchens. This is a good do-it-yourself...

It's difficult to choose a color from a tiny paint chip and colors darken as they dry so many people don't realize the problem until the room is finished. You think you've chosen the perfect color...

Antique stucco and plaster finishes add texture to walls and ceilings. You'll typically apply the plasters using joint compound, followed by paint and glaze. The application method of the plaster,...

Both granite and marble have become extremely popular for countertops; however they are also expensive and very heavy. Reproducing a faux marble takes artistic skills and lots of practice, but...

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...

Any color and virtually any type of paint can be made transparent and used for a variety of decorative and faux effects. Many decorative painting techniques call for thinned-down paint. Merely...

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...

Tuscan faux finish painting gives a soft, three-dimensional look to any wall. It is especially stylish for bedrooms or baths, but also works well in other rooms. Tuscan faux finish painting gives...

Congratulations, you have made a decision for texture painting a kitchen. Now you will need to choose a paint color, decide between a textured paint or a texture additive, and consider the type of...

Sponging on wall texture gives color depth to a room. A nice bedroom color is light beige with a cream-color white for a really soft and soothing look. Or if you want more of a beige color, use a...

Your kitchen island doesn't have to be just useful and functional; it can add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your cooking area as well. A distressed kitchen island can easily become the focal...

A bronze finish with an antique look is easy to achieve. The process involves mixing layers of color and sealing or patina finishing. Technically, patina is the green film that forms on copper and...

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...

For a quick pick me up to a room, do faux finishing painting. The depth and texture faux finishing provides will highlight your room's walls and make your design style apparent as soon as people...

Whether you have old outdated melamine cupboards, or just want to refresh the look of your kitchen; an antique paint effect is easy to do on kitchen cupboards and can completely transform the look...

A variety of faux finish techniques are created by adding glaze to a wall's surface. An assortment of different tools from sea sponges and rags to newspapers and plastic bags are used to create...

Wainscoting is a decorative material that comes in sheets of faux wooden slats put together or a flat look with small molding details. It's actually usually a mold made of particle board or vinyl....

Painting a garage door can be a fun project especially if you are transforming it into a carriage door. You don't have to spend a fortune on a wooden garage door when you can make your current...

Large, oversized squares can add a splash of color and design to any room. From an all-over room pattern to simply on accent wall, the squares can be painted in a variety of sizes and colors....

Change new beadboard cabinets into antique replicas by adding a two-step glazing process. Glaze is a translucent solution; mixed with paint, it creates a light stain. The glaze will outline and...

After removing wallpaper, the leftover results can be a severely damaged wall with trace amounts of wallpaper glue. Creating a texture over the wall will disguise any flaws created by the...

A whitewash finish gives wicker furniture a chalky, white appearance. The finished look is created by applying white paint or white stain over the surface. Outdoor furniture should be coated with...

Metallic paint can add shimmer and reflection to a living room. Paint the entire room or simply add paint to one accent wall. Metallic paint can be used both in modern and traditional settings....

Applying glaze to crevices and molding found on doors gives depth and dimension to bathroom and kitchen cabinetry. The doors will have a slightly worn, antique appearance once painted. Common...

Glazing kitchen cabinets adds depth and definition to cabinetry drawers and doors. The glaze will settle in the cracks and grooves of the cabinetry's molding. Black, burnt umber and even copper...

Buying pre-mixed translucent glaze saves time and money. Glaze often is used by artists and decorative painters to color wash or stain walls, ceilings and decorative accessories. Many artists mix...

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...

Do you have an old oven in your kitchen that works great but just doesn't look that good? New appliances can cost thousands of dollars, and why buy new when your old appliances work just fine? You...

Anaglypta wallpaper has a variety of classical and traditional embossed designs on the surface. The material is applied similar to regular, smooth wallpaper---however; paint and faux finish...

Antique looking mirrors are highly sought after. The unique look of the aged glass and worn silver add a touch of antiquity and vintage charm to both traditional and modern settings. Antique...

Glaze is a translucent medium used for a variety of decorative painting techniques. It is one of the staple ingredients in a faux painter's tool box. Valspar translucent glaze is available for...

Venetian plaster is a decorative paint treatment often applied to walls and ceilings. Unlike stucco or other rough plasters and textures, the finish is completely smooth. Once applied to a...

Over time, furniture may begin looking dingy and worn, but homeowners might be reluctant to purchase new items. Painting furniture with sponges is an easy, effective method to revive its look and...

Raised stencils give a design an embossed look when placed onto a wall. The look can be very appealing; however, once the design is outdated, removing the raised surface may be difficult. A...

Rustic wood finishes add a sense of old world charm to your home decor. The distressed and rustic look on wood blends in well with various decorating themes, including Spanish colonial, French...

In bedroom decor, the featured item in the room is usually the bed. Many people spend a great deal of time and money to make their bed beautiful with luxurious bedding and coordinating...