Faux Finishing

Dark and outdated paneling can be updated with a coat of paint and glaze for a refreshing new look.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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 The look can be very appealing; however, once the design is outdated, removing the raised surface may be difficult.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...

Have you ever been in a ranch style home or any home with a western theme and admired a wall that looked like leather? You have to wonder how that was accomplished and how much it would cost....

Tuscany is synonymous with warmth and romance, and Tuscan style interior decorating has become extremely popular. Traditional Tuscan walls are rich and deeply textured, often created from stone or...

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...

Color washing gives furniture a soft, antique finish. You can create different effects by altering paint combinations. Most color washing for furniture starts with a light or white base coat. A...

Need to update the old laminate counter tops in your kitchen and bath? Want granite, but can't afford it? So did I. I couldn't find process or product to help to I made my own, and it worked...

One of the easiest faux finishes to apply is rag rolling. You can purchase a rag roller pad that fits on a roller frame. Originally rag rolling was applied completely by hand using rags. This...

Shabby chic is a catchall decorating term for rooms that appear old and worn. Dipping white linens in tea and choosing light, airy fabrics enhance the look, but nothing makes a statement like...

If you love the look of suede, you can create the look on your walls and other surfaces with suede paint. When the job is done, your walls will have the gentle look of brushed suede, with its...

Metallic wall finishes are very popular nowadays because they create an expensive and sophisticated look. Combined with the right furniture and accessories a golden wall finish will become the...

Bamboo is one of the strongest natural materials and was a design sensation starting in the late 1800's when Japanese art and furniture were all the rage. A beautiful neutral color, bamboo has...

Faux finishing is the process of painting something, like a wall, to look like something else. Faux finishing techniques include color-washing and adding texture using different kinds of...

Ragging is a type of faux painting that creates the illusion of texture on a flat surface. Ragging is usually applied to interior wall surfaces, but it can also be used on fireplace mantels,...

Coffered ceilings have small squares divided by molding. A coffered ceiling can have four areas or more. The prep work for painting a coffered ceiling, including taping off the molding for each...

Metallic paints are commonly seen on ceilings, walls and columns. Applied over texture the paints add visual interest to a room. A variety of metallic paint colors are available from greens, blues...

Faux painting glaze requires using a small roller, applying a base coat of paint, painting on the glaze and then brushing the glaze around to remove the brush marks. Create a unique paint finish...

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.

Glazing a wall is a step above the typical paint job; it adds texture and depth while hiding any surface imperfections. You may be surprised to find that glazing is actually quite easy and fun to do!

Faux finishes are popular with many people because they visually add texture to a room at less cost and much less aggravation than wallpaper. While applying a faux painting technique to a room can...

Faux rolling walls, furniture and backgrounds for painted designs adds another dimension to your work. The colors can be soft or bold, but once they are rolled together, they add a great look to...

This is how to decorate your room. It's basic, but in the future you will decorate your room by wall papering, Rag-rolling, dragging, stencilling, marbling. It's not so difficult as it may seem!

Stripes are fairly easy to apply to your walls and they give a room, or especially a stairwell, a very elegant look.

You will learn how to easily add texture to any smooth surface.