The Practical House Painting Guide
Painting stripes on your walls is an attractive way to enhance your room. In many cases, this method mimics the look of wallpaper with considerably less mess. Choosing paint to create this look has other advantages as well. Painting is faster than wallpaper; there is no need to worry that
If you would love to have brick on the inside of your home, the look can be created even if you are on a budget. You can make a wall look like brick very easily and inexpensively by using a technique called faux brick painting. The look can be whatever
Color washing is a popular faux technique that’s perfect for creating the feel that you are on the French Riviera or in Tuscany. This method will help you easily add a rich old-world appeal to your home. Because you’ll be layering colors one over the other, glazing and color washing
Stone veneers and tiles are an attractive way to dress up your home, but they are often a hassle to install. Faux painting stone blocks, tiles, or flagstones is a fairly quick process and allows you to imitate unusual rocks inexpensively. Tools and Materials: Latex paint in at least two
Granite is a very popular material for countertops, islands, tabletops, and columns. It’s beautiful, but heavy and difficult for the DIYer to install. It’s also very, very expensive. If you’re craving the look of granite, there is another option: faux granite. Although it requires several coats of paint (and can
The same technique for handling a paint brush that makes for good stencil results is also useful for creating very attractive results on the walls of your home. With paint stippling, you can create anything from a soft dotted effect to a solid color. Stencilists have used pouncing for years
Faux combing is a classy way to jazz up your walls. From the look of crisp linen, to the sophistication of a wonderful weaved appearance, there are a variety of ways to apply faux combing techniques. Once you’ve mastered the basic combing paint effect, you’ll be anxious to try some
Painting geometric designs, including squares, rectangles and stripes, are a popular way to add interest to interior decor. It can be fun to repeat geometric patterns from your upholstery or to add dramatic accent colors to a room of modern furniture. Painting geometric designs do take more preparation than many
Faux painting tile has become increasingly popular in today’s choice of decorating ideas. This method of making your walls look like they have tile on them is especially used in the kitchen for areas that traditionally had backsplashes. The possibilities are endless and the look is fantastic. Your walls can
Crinkle paper painting: fun, easy, gorgeous results! Crinkle paper painting, or often called tissue paper wall painting, is a decorative painting technique that you’ll fall in love with. This technique gives your walls depth, texture, and interest. You’ll truly transform a room by using this faux painting technique. Did I
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