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Faux Painting Techniques and Projects

Start here in your search for websites with faux finish techniques. Get instructions, photos, projects, tips, tools, and materials, and learn everything you need to know for dozens of faux painting styles.
  1. Color Washing (5)
  2. Crackle and Aging (2)
  3. Faux Clouds (4)
  4. Faux Finishes (11)
  5. Faux Finishing Techniques
  6. Faux Metallic (4)
  7. Faux Project Sites (4)
  8. Faux Sources (3)
  9. Faux Spattering (2)
  10. Faux Stamping (7)
  11. Faux Stone (7)
  12. Faux Striping (4)
  13. Faux Wall Words (12)
  14. Metallic Leafing (10)
  15. Rag Rolling (4)
  16. Sponging Technique (7)

Artistic Illusions Studio
This school offers classes for beginner and experienced faux painters in faux finishing techniques. Their site also offers tutorials on achieving professional faux finishes

Cherry Hill Designs
See the amazing wall painting of Michael Gossack, a very talented artist in Toronto. He is available to work wherever you live and his creations would transform any room.

Dundean Studios
This is a premier decorative painting studio, school and showroom in northern New Jersey. Their major focus is instruction, but they also have a specialty supply store for homeowners and professionals.

Faux Like a Pro
This school offers classes in Boston and Los Angeles that teach a homeowner or professional how to creat faux-finished surfaces. Learn about Venetian plaster, glazing, wood graining, mural painting and more.

How to Faux Finish
This site offers everything from techniques for specific faux finishes and advice on choosing paint colors to information on tools and prep.

West Farm Arts
Artist Ellen Fisher uses her painting magic to transform homes with her very fine faux painting. She does custom work and can be contacted through this site.

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