Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose. I know that patience is a virtue, but I like immediate gratification ...

We've finally caught up with the Mesopotamians, who are credited with giving up on plain walls and inventing faux finishes - about 5,000 years ago. To modern faux finishers, amateurs and professionals ...

The object of most redecorating projects is to make a room look fresh and new, but there are times the best way to add warmth and character to a room is through the aging process. Recently my co-host, ...

Using a rag to wipe a coloured glaze over a textured surface allows you to work paint into crevices and wipe off excess to produce an aged finish. Dear Debbie: I enjoy reading about the different ...

I t's midnight on the Las Vegas Strip when Rob Wilkerson and his team step into the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to begin setting up their painting equipment. Wilkerson steps onto the lift, ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Zack Bird is not anti-graffiti. He is anti-tasteless graffiti. A lifelong Philadelphia resident, Bird grew up in the art community and formerly tagged graffiti himself. He has ...

Elaine Griffin is crazy about stripes - in small rooms and kids' rooms, powder rooms and halls. She also likes glazes and metallics. Stencils, too. Decorative and faux painting is back, although in a ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee tests paint techniques on thrifted vases to create faux ceramic-style decorative pieces.

In this DIY tutorial, learn how to achieve a stunning granite look on laminate countertops for just \$80! Using faux granite paint, we'll guide you through the process of transforming your old ...