Faux Finishing

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A collection of plants against a gray color washed wall.
How to Color Wash Walls

Try this technique for a unique wall treatment.

Creating a pickled finish on cabinet doors.
Faux Finishing - Pickling Wood

Check out this basic process for getting a brand new look on all of your old wood!

Leather items.
Faux Finishing - Look of Leather

Leather makes everything better.

creating a stucco look on a wall
Apply Faux Stucco to Interior Walls

DIY faux stucco for a textured look that adds depth.

A white matte paint rolled over blue.
How to Clean Walls with a Matte Finish

Don't ruin the finish of your matte painted walls by using improper cleaning techniques.

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Faux Finishing - Lime Washing

The attraction of faux finishing is that you can use ordinary paints in combination with glaze.

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6 Different Types of Faux Finishes to Consider

Faux finishes can add texture, style and depth to an otherwise dull and boring room.

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How to Cover Old Paint with a Faux Wood Finish

The faux wood finish is one of the most popular techniques to painting wood.

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Faux Painting Techniques Using Washes and Glazes

Choosing Washes and Glazes Dual Techniques Color washing.

beautiful mottled green and brown verdigris finish
Faux Finishing - Verdigris

It evokes a fantastical, magical vibe.

unlaced, distressed leather boots on wood floor
How to Create Distressed Leather Boots

Get the look and feel of naturally distressed leather boots without waiting to break them in by following these few tricks.

A small patch of worn, distressed leather.
How to Distress Leather

You don't need to wait decades for your leather to age naturally. You can get an aged look in a single afternoon.

Faux marble flooring painted on concrete.
How to Create a Faux Marble Finish on Concrete Flooring

While a marble floor looks beautiful, it's costly to maintain and finish. This guide will help you do it yourself and save.