Faux finishes for walls

Faux finish painting, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been around for thousands of years.

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

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

Forget everything you know about faux finishes of the past. Today’s DIY color-washed walls, including lime-wash paint applications, lend a dreamy, dimensional look to walls. We’ll show you how to paint color-washed walls to perfection.

There's something about aged, weathered walls that give a room instant character. But...

The warm and vibrant colors used in this rag painting technique remind us of the baking heat of a Tuscan summer, and the rough and uneven texture of the

Here's our list of the top glazing techniques for walls you can use. Create an attractive faux finish on your next wall painting project!

Do you love the look of the aged-plaster walls found in European country manors? Re-create that look with nothing more than paint -- no messy plaster required.

Wow, the One Room Challenge has really been a journey! Originally I wanted to makeover our basement into a light, bright, creative studio for blog DIYs, a creative business, who knows the future when you have a big inspiring room to play in, right? But in Week 3, the basement flooded. In Week 4, it … Continue reading "One Room Challenge Week 5: How to Paint an “Old Wall” Look"

Discover how to create dazzling textured feature walls in living rooms. Learn which materials work best, crucial prep and installation tips, plus ways to decorate and maintain accent designs over time.