Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ-- Jessica Mayhall does decorative paint finishes including milk paint, chalk paint, and stenciling, and teaches classes on it at Creative Finishes in ...

Since the texture of limewash paint is created by brush strokes, technique is very important. For interior spaces, East Hamptons, New York–based designer Dan Scotti recommends preparing the ...

Sandstone paint from Valspar is typical of this finish. Paint the corners and along the trim with a brush, then roll on the finish with a 1/2- or 3/4-inch-nap roller. Once it's dry, put on a ...

Matte-paint finishes – famous for their flat, non-reflective appearances and sandy, rough textures – have become an increasingly trendy part of the automotive landscape. Take Andrew Fine's BMW ...

Matte finishes are usually reserved for more expensive cars, but with its textured paint, perhaps Peugeot—and hopefully some brands sold here—will start a trend of more exotic finishes for ...