Faux Finish Painting: Video Series

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 and transparency to flat paint with help from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 large amounts of paint or painting in lines for a faux finish with advice from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 simply use a large rag to cover a wall with a faux paint finish using tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 it's important not to force the sponge on the wall when applying faux paint finishes with information from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 finish, a faux stone finish or a tortoise shell finish with advice from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 faux paint finish using tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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, transparent glaze to a surface with tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 imperfections with brushed on glaze to create an antique finish with instructions from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 by doing a glaze color wash with tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 in water to create a marbleized faux finish with tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 using tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.

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 suede faux finish, including camel, reds and greens, with tips from an interior designer and decorative artist in this free video on faux finishes.