Faux Finishing

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...

Venetian plaster is a smooth, colored material added to walls and ceilings for a multilayered look. The plaster is applied to even surfaces using a trowel. One or more colors can be combined for...

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...

French country design is based on the romantic appeal of a chateau nestled in the hills of Provence. Fabrics and decor are rustic and possess old world charm. In French country decor you will see...

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...

Venetian plaster is created by a mixture of gypsum, sand and lime or just sand and lime. The finishing technique is applying thin layers using different trowels and burnishing to create the...

Create a wall texture that looks and feels like corduroy fabric. Craft the faux finish technique in any color. Use a variety of tools from combs to brushes to create the fabric like surface....

Faux Venetian plaster is a technique that imitates the lime plaster application that has been used for hundreds of years. The plaster is tinted and applied using stainless steel spackle knives....

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...

Snakeskin is a popular faux finish found on kitchen cabinets and walls as well as home decor items. Faux snakeskin made from plaster and paint can feel and look very realistic. Because 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...

By watching this video you will learn for an industry leader how to correctly apply a synthetic plaster like what is sold in your local Diy stores! This is a must see video. Please scroll down to...

One way to instantly add high drama and luxury to your home is by applying Venetian plaster to your walls. It is easy to do and requires very little elbow-grease.

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 stucco will cover structural cracks and even out your interior walls. The texture of the stucco will also add ambiance to your room. Classic hard stucco consists of several ingredients;...

Paint is great, but if you’re looking for a wall treatment with a little extra texture and patina, Venetian plaster might be just right for you. This faux finish is a great way to evoke a little...

Learn about various textures you can create on your walls before faux painting, in this free video.

Faux painting is a good way to add decoration to your home. There are many different styles of faux painting and the best thing is that you can do it yourself. You will need to take some time to...