Faux Finishing Videos

Coloring concrete can be done using store-bought colorants or by making stains out of water, epoxies, polymer and alcohol. Find ways to mix unique colors for concrete with tips from a construction...

Stamping a concrete driveway begins by laying out a quarter inch-layer of polymer modified concrete, spraying it with nonstick spray and stamping the entire area with the appropriate design. See...

Stamping concrete designs can be done in a variety of patterns, colors and finishes to achieve a custom look. Discover the options for stamped concrete, which can end up looking like high-end...

Stamped concrete can be repaired using a polymer modified concrete slurry to fill in the damaged spaces. Re-stain and seal a repaired section of stamped concrete with tips from a construction...

Preparing a surface for an overlay stamped concrete design involves applying an acid wash, power-washing the entire area and then laying down a layer of wet concrete to stamp. See how concrete is...

Changing the color of stained concrete requires stripping the existing color using a strong acid, exposing a fresh surface and applying a new epoxy finish. Change the color of a concrete floor...

Staining concrete can be done using dyes, epoxies or acids, and the color is layered on using a sprayer over the surface of the area. Find out how to acid stain an area of concrete to look like...

When repairing stained concrete, pour an overlay on top of the damaged area, re-stain the blemish and seal it to protect it from the elements. Repair a crack seamlessly with tips from a...

When making a faux marble finish with glazes, use spray bottle of water and a small brush to create veins in the marble. Add spackling to paint surface to create a faux marble finish with the tips...

Prepare surfaces for a faux finish by cleaning thoroughly to remove dirt and other particles from painting surface and then applying a sealer. Clean and prime painting surfaces for a faux finish...

To paint a faux brick wall finish, make a stamp out of sponges, rubber slabs or other stray materials to create a pattern that resembles the surface of a brick. Create a stamp for painting a faux...

Keep brush strokes in the same direction and knock of spots of pigment to make a faux wood grain finish. Create a faux wood grain finish with a variety of brushing and dragging techniques with the...

Use a squaring tool and a pencil to make an outline for stripping a faux paint finish. Create lines for stripping faux paint with the tips on painting interior rooms in this free video from a...

When creating a faux paint finish by dragging, paint the first coat of glaze with the final color, since subsequent layers will be peeled away as part of the faux finish process. Learn how to make...

To create a faux finish by ragging, roll a rag on the wet paint surface to create distinct shapes. Find out how to create a faux paint finish with a rag and a glaze with the tips on painting...

To paint a marble finish on a wall, apply different color glazes in flowing patterns, and then use plastic wrap to remove excess paint and create veins of color. Consider using a vein brush dipped...

Faux painting with tissue paper creates a parchment paper finish by using tissue paper to blot glaze on a wall. Create movement and an interesting faux finish effect with tissue paper painting...

To create a faux finish that resembles suede, paint the wall with one coat, and then use a French brush technique to create a swirled pattern on the surface. Use a variety of colors to create a...

There are many faux finish painting techniques, including rolling glaze and then using a duster brush, stippling, rag rolling and texturizing. Incorporate a variety of paint and glaze colors in a...

Color washing on a budget just requires a bucket, a rag and glaze, using the rag to apply the faux finish to the wall and move the glaze around on the surface. Apply a color wash or clear,...

To create an antique look with faux painting, apply a glaze mix to a wall and use a duster brush to simulate silk on the wall, moving the brush down the wall in straight lines. Fill in...

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...

To apply a faux paint finish to a wall or furniture by stippling, use a pounce rounded-edge brush, load it with paint or glaze and dot the wall to get tiny brush stipple marks. Avoid applying...

Applying a faux paint finish by rag rolling requires applying glaze or paint to a rolled up rag and then rolling it down the wall several times to create a unique texture. Find a rag roller or...

Sponging faux paint requires dipping a sea sponge in the paint or glaze, offloading excess and then pressing the sponge against the wall, blending different textures and paint colors. Find out why...

There are many different types of faux paint finishes that use different combinations of paint and glaze to create unique effects and textures on a wall. Consider faux painting a rose quartz...

To prepare color wash, or a glaze mix, combine one-third water, one-third glaze and one-third paint until the mixture forms a creamy consistency. Use color wash glazes to add a layer of dimension...

Learn how to faux paint wraparound corners in your home, in this free faux painting video.

See an example of a fresco Tuscan faux painting in an easy and classic style you can accomplish at home, in this free video.

Learn professional faux finishing techniques to fix imperfections in your faux painting, in this free video.

Learn how to smear the paint on the wall for a faux finish, in this free video.

Learn how to faux paint difficult corners on your wall, in this free video.

Learn how to fix imperfections in your faux finish painting and how to connect various areas on your wall - free video.

Learn how to get prepared to faux paint your wall in your home, in this free faux painting video.

Learn how to use rags for faux painting, in this free video.

Learn an advanced technique to create a unique Old World faux look to your walls, in this free faux painting video.

Learn how to mix and apply faux paint to your walls, in this free video.

Learn about texturing your wall before faux painting, in this free video.

Learn what supplies and tools you'll need to get started on your faux finishing project, in this free video.

Learn about creating the Old World faux design, and how to create a loose faux, in this free video.

Learn about faux painting your walls in your home, in this free video.

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