Faux Finishing

Faux stone panels are an inexpensive way to enhance the appearance of an interior or exterior wall with the look of various styles of stone and brick. Installing faux stone panels may seem like a...

Unworked concrete isn't well known for its beauty. Often considered as little more than basic building material, given a choice many people opt for brick or natural stone when looking for a...

There's something elegant, something so "homey" about a fireplace. It adds architectural interest and detail to the plainest of rooms. But a lot of us don't have them! (What a shame)....

If you are fortunate enough to have a fireplace in your home, you probably have enjoyed warming yourself by it on cold nights or perhaps relaxing in front of it with family and friends. If your...

Fireplaces have been enjoyed for centuries as a wonderful spot at which to spend time with family and friends -- and even to offer a proposal or two. Brick fireplaces are out of style and stone is...

Faux finishing is a painting technique meant to fool the eye into thinking something is real, using only paint. Homeowners who don't want to buy expensive stone to cover a fireplace can create the...

Faux stone cladding is an inexpensive way to get the look of real stone and add texture to interior and exterior walls. Because faux stone is made with polyurethane, it is lighter than real stone...

Creating a textured, faux stone look is possible for any individual interested in learning how to do it themselves. Products are on the market that spray on with an automatic texture added. The...

If you have been doing some home remodeling and would love to add stone but find that it is way out of budget, there are alternatives. You can paint faux stone, which is not hard to do and is an...

Brick stain is a mixture of water, liquid-bearing mineral pigments like finely ground iron oxide, and binding agents. Rather than just coating the brick with an exterior layer of paint, brick...

Faux marble features a finish that imitates the appearance of real marble. Marble is the most imitated stone on earth, and faux marbling is used to create the distinctive marble pattern without...

Stone veneer creates an attractive appearance for the outer façade of your home. Not only does it look as good as traditional stone walls, but it provides an additional barrier to help...