How to Create Faux Finish Walls
Faux finishing walls can turn an ordinary room into something extraordinary. There are several different faux finishes that can be used, and the options are only limited by your own creativity. Whether it's a combination of colors, a complicated pattern or a simple painting technique, you can transform your walls over the space of a weekend with numerous different faux finishes. You don't even have to be an expert painter to tackle this fun and rewarding project. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sponge-paint the walls. Sponge-painting is one of the easiest forms of faux finishing to master. Once the walls are painted the desired color, use a coordinating or complementary color and dab it on with a paint sponge. Work in a small area until the level of coverage is to your liking and then move to the next area. Try to maintain the same style and coverage for each section.
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Cross-hatch the walls. Cross-hatching is a different form of faux finishing. In this technique, paint the walls your desired base color. Then choose a lighter color for the cross-hatching. Use a very large brush and make quick and light alternating brush strokes on the walls in an X pattern.
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Rag-rub the walls. Rag-rubbing is very similar to sponge-painting but it produces a different effect. Take your secondary paint color and apply a small amount to a rag. Rub the rag into the wall and work in a pattern of your choice. Repeatedly add paint to your rag as needed. Again, work in one small section and then move to the next.
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Apply a coating over the walls. You can use a metallic or pearlescent top coat on walls. Once the base coat is dry, take your top coat and use a regular paintbrush. Paint it on the walls very lightly and allow it to dry. If you want a more dramatic effect, apply more coats as needed.
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Apply plaster to the walls. This form of faux finishing is designed to give a wall an old-world appeal. Use venetian plaster and a trowel and lightly apply the plaster to the wall in an irregular pattern. Do not use too much; you just want a light texture to the walls. Wipe off any excess as necessary. Give the plaster time to dry and then cover it in the paint color of your choice.
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