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

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

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

Creating the impressive look of a faux stone wall is much easier than you might think. Stone adds an element of warmth to any space, and can cover a number of wall imperfections. But it isn’t always practical (or penny-wise) to lay real stone. That’s where learning faux stone wall

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 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