Faux Finishing

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

A faux tile backsplash can be used in your kitchen that mimics the look and feel of real tile at a fraction of the cost. You can add a faux tile backsplash to an existing wall or directly onto new...

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...

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...

Antique pewter has a lovely patina that is easy to replicate with a few simple items. This is an easy way to unify a group of items that have different finishes. It works well on metal items, but...

Creating a painted lattice design adds architectural interest to a plain wall. Lattice also is used as a backdrop for colorful murals with flowers, bees and butterflies peeking in and out of the...

Outdoor/indoor rugs can be purchased inexpensively at many home improvement and houseware stores, sometimes for as little as $10. These rugs, though, can be plain and unattractive--which may be...

Is your kitchen in need of a pick-me-up? Here's a fun, creative idea that's sure to warm-up your kitchen without breaking the bank! Add interest to your kitchen by updating the backsplash area...

Tired of looking at that boring wall that has no character? Enhance it with these simple faux-techniques and create a beautiful stone look! It's SO easy to achieve professional results that'll...

Like the look of a brick wall without the mess? This process is cheap & easy. Great if you have a wood burning stove looks really good behind it.

So you're unhappy with your floor and want to give it a face-lift without a major demolition job and installation expense? Try finishing your floor with a faux finish. The look of wood, stone or...

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...

It's hard to get a perfectly straight line with painter's tape, even when measuring. Using a laser level you can get professional looking results and still save money and get satisfaction by doing...

If you have an old mirror in your bathroom or bedroom that is bothering you, why not take a half day or so and dress it up using a little bit of tile?

Faux finishes are gaining in popularity and can add depth and interest to any room. While some faux finish techniques are difficult and take training and practice, a faux stripe is relatively...

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

To give a bedroom a very dramatic Egyptian pyramid look, try this technique to create a faux stone pyramid wall. It takes lots quite a bit of time to decorate a wall this way, but it isn’t...

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

Painting Harlequin Diamonds on a wall produces an interesting pattern that can either be very bold or very subtle depending on the colors you choose. This article will give you step by step...

Faux painting is the art of making something look like something else. It can be very useful in home decoration and repair. You can use faux painting in your home to brighten things up. Here are...

Have you ever wanted to add interest to your home by adding faux stone to a wall? Don't want to pay a professional to do it for you? I am a professional faux finisher and I'd love to show you how...