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 ...

The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose.

Plus, this simple one-step glazing process is a total game-changer if you want to give your walls a custom finish without spending a fortune. Step One: Start with a Smooth Base Coat (Because Nobody ...

Question: I am remodeling my living room, and I’m thinking about using glazing instead of flat paint or wallpaper. What are the best paints, materials and techniques to use for a professional ...

Stone Faux stone finishing is more convenient, lightweight, and economical than real stone. With the myriad stone finishes available, artist Breezy Brezany-Adams prefers to work from a client-approved ...

In concept, faux finishing is easy: Paint your walls a base color, then layer on other colors and maybe a glaze to age the look.

But like walls, fireplaces can accommodate faux finishes as long as they are prepared properly, said Karen Di’Angelo, another Seattle faux finisher who recently redid 40 fireplaces at a condo ...