http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/Decorative-Faux-Painting-blog.html The Faux Painting Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the decorative-faux-painting.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Decorative Faux Painting Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:19:35 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:19:35 GMT decorative-faux-painting.com http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/tuscan-faux-finishes.html Tuscan faux finishes get their name from the rich warm walls of Tuscany. With the time worn elegance found only in these old italian villas, you can imagine the beauty you can bring into your home. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:06:13 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-wood-finish.html The faux wood finish technique, in my opinion, is one of the best illusions that you can create with paint. Here's some tips to help you... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:03:15 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-crackle.html Faux painting crackle gives you the perfect aged look. Here's some photos to help you see... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:01:46 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/crackle-faux-painting.html Crackle faux painting on furniture is a beautiful technique that really adds character to a piece of furniture. Here's some tips to help you do it... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:01:01 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/decorative-painting-book.html This decorative painting book will help you discover every trick of the trade and secret I've learned from years of experience doing faux finishes Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:57:41 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/the-beauty-of-stencils-around-hand-painted-artwork.html This small painting was inspired by typical 'wine label' artwork. I made two large stencils; the lower half of the design and a separate one for the Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:55:23 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/hand-painted-and-stenciled-ceiling.html This painted ceiling is based on a palace ceiling in Cordoba, Spain. I gilded the entire ceiling in gold-leaf, laid out the overall 'fan' pattern and Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:49:24 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/my-little-bathroom.html I have this small hallway bathroom that needed some character. So I decided to give it a textured finish topped with an antique glaze. But I had Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:10:02 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/i-want-it-the-color-of-this-pear.html My kitchen, or shall I say my wife's kitchen, has this ugly wood wall made of cedar planks hung diagonally. I did not know what to do to hide or Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:23:50 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/choose-your-color-from-your-model.html Often when choosing a color for a faux finish, the obvious choice is in the sample you are copying. To illustrate, let's say that you are trying to Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:21:24 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/turn-your-mantle-into-sandstone.html Turn Your Mantle Into Sandstone One of the most impressive looks for the fireplace available today is the 'cast stone' mantle and hearth. As the Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:32:52 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/paint-color-ideas.html Getting paint color ideas is often the most daunting step in changing the look of a room. Here are some tips to make it easy... Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:57:42 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-stenciling.html Faux painting stenciling is an easy way to give your faux finish a truly unique, one of a kind beauty. Here's some great ideas... Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:06:09 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/contact-us.html Contact us here with your comments and requests. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:29:52 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-furniture.html Faux painting furniture is very impressive. Here's some simple techniques to make it look professionally done... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:25:14 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-granite-painting.html Faux granite painting gives the appearance of a highly detailed and complicated faux effect. Here are some simple steps to getting it perfect... Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:55:11 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/distressing-furniture.html Distressing furniture is a beautiful look that gives a piece of furniture that 'time worn' effect. Here's some tips to help you get it perfect... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:53:29 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/antiquing-furniture.html Antiquing furniture is an elegant effect that can be the perfect accent in any room. Here's some suggestions on how to get it right... Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:28:01 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-technique.html Choosing the perfect faux painting technique for you can be overwhelming. We want to make it easy and fun. Here's where you start... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:14:15 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-color.html Faux painting color choices might be difficult. Here's some suggestions you might appreciate... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:58:10 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/choosing-paint-color.html When choosing paint color, some can start to frustrate you? Here's some suggestions to help with red and other dark colors... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:46:05 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/color-wash.html Color wash faux painting can closely imitate a weathered exterior wall. With just paint, glaze and a brush, you can create this very impressive finish. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:38:22 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/oil-based-paint.html Should you use oil based paint or water based? That decision can make a big difference in what you're trying to do. Here's some tips... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:52:17 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-finish-tools.html Faux finish tools are as important as the finish you choose. We would like to offer a brief overview of the most commonly used tools in the trade. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:57:29 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/ragging.html Ragging goes back to the beginning of faux painting. Here's some tips to help it be a very beautiful and very cost effective way to enhance your walls... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:45:23 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/wall-preparation.html When it comes to wall preparation for faux painting, hardly any wall is ready to immediately start working on. Here's some great tips... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:21:00 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/repairing-holes.html If repairing holes on a wall you're ready to paint has got you stumped, then here's some tips to help... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:10:32 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/wallpaper-removal.html Wallpaper removal can be a dreaded task. Here's some tips to make it easy... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:08 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/marble-faux-painting.html Marble faux painting is one of the best techniques for small accents or even accent walls. Here's some great tips to guarantee the perfect job... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:35:17 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/paint-primer.html Paint primer is an important foundation for many faux finishes. Here's some help in choosing what you need. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:50:23 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/painters-tape.html Blue painters tape is one supply that you will need in almost every faux painting technique. Here's why... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:22:25 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/harlequin.html Harlequin faux painting is a unique pattern that can transform a room. These simple tips will help you get it perfect. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:18:41 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/faux-painting-stripes.html Faux painting stripes is a very elegant look. Here are some tips to also make it easy to do... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:33:56 GMT http://www.decorative-faux-painting.com/floor-protection.html Floor protection is critical when faux painting. Here's some suggestions to protect your floor and furniture... Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:41:47 GMT