Faux Finishing

The faux tissue paper technique is an easy way to create a unique finish on your walls. Using just a few materials, you can change the look of your room in a matter of hours. While special tissue...

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...

If you want to create an unusual look for your walls and don't want to use traditional wallpaper, consider papering your walls with brown paper bags. This is an easy and inexpensive project, and...

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...

Tissue paper wall treatments are an easy way to dress up a wall and making a mistake is nearly impossible. The resulting texture is a subtly veined and crumpled surface that can be painted to...

Applying tissue paper to paint is one type of faux finishing techniques that gives your walls or furniture an aged appearance. The advantage of tissue paper painting is that it requires little...

A variety of decorative paint techniques can create the look of leather on walls and ceilings. Depending on the paint method used, the faux-leather finish can be smooth or textured. Plaster, glaze...

Faux painting techniques commonly involve creating a fake leather look. The technique can vary greatly depending on the artists and supplies used. Materials used include wax, glaze and even tissue...

Contact paper is commonly used as a drawer liner in kitchen and bath applications, but now faux metal versions of this familiar paper are available. The trend in kitchen appliances is stainless...

Faux painting with tissue paper creates a parchment paper finish by using tissue paper to blot glaze on a wall. Create movement and an interesting faux finish effect with tissue paper painting...

Create the look of an expensive stucco or custom plaster finish. Perfect for covering wallpaper or adding dimension to tiny rooms, this technique can easily be accomplished by a beginner on a budget.

Have walls that are punctured with holes from hanging pictures or from general wear and tear? Here is a way to quickly hide imperfections while also adding a decorative detail to any room.

It's easy to sponge paint and it's also one of the most inexpensive ways to change up the decor of your home.

Creating different finishes on your walls can give your room personality and originality. One finish that can be applied to walls is called tissue paper finish. The finish is actually created by...

Ever looked at your walls and wanted to try something new? These days, it's so much easier to try new techniques. People are becoming much more daring when it comes to painting. If you're looking...

Faux leather walls are a fun way to add interest and dimension to any room in your home. You can easily create faux leather walls in your home without using any paint. Stain can be used to add...

This finish can be created using many different types of paper and paint and glazes. It is only limited by your creativity and imagination.

Taking an existing piece of furniture and transforming it into a rich looking conversation piece can be a rewarding task. Achieving the look of real leather on furniture can be tricky, and because...