Faux Finishing

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....

Whether you have old outdated melamine cupboards, or just want to refresh the look of your kitchen; an antique paint effect is easy to do on kitchen cupboards and can completely transform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

Distressing is the process of making something that is completely new look older and even antique. Used properly, distressing can add character and charm to an item of furniture. Making wood look...

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...

Distressing kitchen cabinets made out of pine can be a great way to give them added texture and patina. Pine is a very soft wood commonly used in kitchen cabinets to provide a very soft and...

When paint just is not enough to create the warm, cozy effect you desire in your home, it is time to turn to one of the many plaster products on the market. Old world or Venetian-style plaster...

I am always looking for ways to make my house a home. I enjoy the fun of figuring out how to re-use or re-do something to make it a new item. I loved the look of pretty register covers but the...

Wood-veneer cabinets are constructed of plywood, particle-board or some other cheap substance, then overlaid with a very thin layer of oak or other finish wood to give it the appearance of being...

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 wood gives it the appearance of age and antiquity by darkening up the crevices and corners of the wood, bringing out its natural shapes and character. It's different from stain, which...

Distressed wood beams can add a touch of whimsy to your abode. Sometimes referred to as shabby chic or old country, the distressed-wood look is easy to pull off and is sure to get rave reviews...

Distressed furniture adds a great touch to any room trying to achieve an old world, country, natural, or shabby-chic look. It's easy to distress furniture, and there are several different ways...

Give an old wooden table or hand-me down dresser new life with a colorful paint-rub finish. It is quick, easy and looks great. An excellent way to add a pop of color to your living space...

Painting an appliance is one way to make the appliance appear fresh and new. Many new appliances, such as dishwashers, ship with a reversible front panel so double check the unit before beginning...