Faux paint finishes

Faux suede has become a popular wall finish because of its soft, elegant texture.If you want a wall finish that is easy to apply and gives your space a warm and…

How to create a faux zinc paint finish on any surface. It is easy and inexpensive to do with craft paint. Follow these easy faux finishing painitng steps to create your own faux zinc finish.

Faux finished reptile skin powder room. Sample #72-11 by Artstar Custom Paintworks

5 Faux Wall Painting Techniques That Are Easier Than You Think – Swedish Furniture

Sponging utilizes a sea sponge to apply two to three accent colors to a base coat for casual to elegant looks. Sponging can create a soft, mottled look on anything from walls to trim and even furniture. My wife Joan and I began our marriage with little money and an old mobile home. She used a sponge finish to brighten and redo the old “linoleum.”

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I use the word Distress loosely, It’s one of those blanket terms for “scrape, scratch, hurt, dent, damage, chip” when referring to paint…. you get the idea.So,…

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Hi Hometalk friends! I am excited to share a painting technique that I think I am super addicted to!I updated this gorgeous table that I painted before with Whi…

I’ve finished the plastering and the blue color is beautiful against the brick wall (see part 1 for an inexpensive DIY venetian plaster recipe). The complementary color makes the brick pop. T…

Who doesn’t want to learn new techniques to take their furniture business or hobby to the next level? Nobody that’s who, so never fear I am here to teach you step by step how to achieve a faux textured finish.Faux Textured Finish the Easy WayIn order to achieve this finish, it’s fairly simple. Using a few small steps and a couple of tools you will complete this easily. Using a faux textured finish is not only beautiful, but adds depth and dimension to your piece. You don’t have to actually…

<p>Skip expensive wallpaper and add interest to your walls with this paint technique.</p>

Do you love the look of the distressed wood furniture? You know those absolutely gorgeous pieces from Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware? But just can’t afford the price tag $$$? Me either…

Are you considering updating your home? Have you considered faux painting? if so, check out these types of updating you can do at home.

Get the perfect patina paint faux metal look with easy to use metal finish paints. Works on wood, ceramics, glass, canvases & walls too.

The strié technique mimics the look of centuries-old paint altered by dust and sun. Create this strié wall faux finish for your home!

Check out the easy and affordable way to create a DIY Limewash Wall. A few simple materials and some of your time are all you need to create a stunning look on your walls.

Ah, the good old 1990s. Dig out your Discman, pump some Jock Jams, and get in touch with your inner Cher from Clueless while you check out these 12 decor trends that you totally forgot about.

Would you like to learn how to do a paint technique called Frottage? The entire wall along one side of the shop is our vignette wall. This is where we do certain paint techniques, like Frottage. My sons were busy creating a vignette around this Paris Grey dresser, and the next space would be done using a technique called Frottage. First get some newspaper! This technique, Frottage, is from Annie Sloan's newest book, Colour Recipes. The guys did a base layer of Coco Chalk Paint. Very quickly…