Other Faux Finishes
Start here in your search for websites with faux finish techniques. Get instructions, photos, projects, tips, tools, and materials, and learn more about dozens of faux painting styles.
Ace Paint Techniques
Select "Ace Paint" and Decorating Techniques for information on rag rolling, sponging, and glazing.
Select "Ace Paint" and Decorating Techniques for information on rag rolling, sponging, and glazing.
Benjamin Moore Paint Projects
An index of several faux finish projects including striping and grids. Each has photos and instructions.
An index of several faux finish projects including striping and grids. Each has photos and instructions.
Comb Painting Project
A photo from BHG.com and a second page of concise instructions and photos on the technique.
A photo from BHG.com and a second page of concise instructions and photos on the technique.
Fabulous Fakes
Info on several types of faux finishes, as well as cost estimates per square foot.
Info on several types of faux finishes, as well as cost estimates per square foot.
Faux Beadboard Paint Technique
Use a scored squeegee to create the look of beadboard with paint. From HGTV's Room by Room: Episode RXR-1612.
Use a scored squeegee to create the look of beadboard with paint. From HGTV's Room by Room: Episode RXR-1612.
Overview of Faux Finishes
Good article describing various faux finishes, what is involved, and some sample prices.
Good article describing various faux finishes, what is involved, and some sample prices.
Hometime Faux Finish Techniques
Sponging, rag rolling, and parchment glaze projects are shown, as well as base coats and sample boards.
Sponging, rag rolling, and parchment glaze projects are shown, as well as base coats and sample boards.
How to Paint Dark Paneling
Photos and detailed project instructions to cover dark wall paneling with paint. From Benjamin Moore.
Photos and detailed project instructions to cover dark wall paneling with paint. From Benjamin Moore.
Shadow Striping
How to alternate strips of the same color in both matte and semi-gloss stripes for a subtle yet effective wall treatment.
How to alternate strips of the same color in both matte and semi-gloss stripes for a subtle yet effective wall treatment.
Interior Stucco
Offers online shopping for imported texture products including Venetian Plasters, Textured Plasters, and Textured Paints in any color.
Offers online shopping for imported texture products including Venetian Plasters, Textured Plasters, and Textured Paints in any color.
Whisking
Get a quick how-to for this paint technique that uses two paint colors and a whisk broom to remove some of the top coat. From HGTV's Room by Room, Episode RXR-502.
Get a quick how-to for this paint technique that uses two paint colors and a whisk broom to remove some of the top coat. From HGTV's Room by Room, Episode RXR-502.
Paint and Decoupage Furniture
Photos and ideas for using art print to decoupage onto custom painted furniture.
Photos and ideas for using art print to decoupage onto custom painted furniture.
Whitewashed Limed Walls
Photo and instructions for whitewashing your walls.
Photo and instructions for whitewashing your walls.
Relief Design Technique
Photos and instructions from HGTV for this relief technique for picture frames and other small projects.
Photos and instructions from HGTV for this relief technique for picture frames and other small projects.