In the world of decorative painting, perhaps no style exhibits greater variety and versatility than faux finishing. Faux—French for “false”—painting can be applied to nearly any surface, giving it the ...

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 idea of faux painting isn't a new one, but it sure has taken off in the do-it-yourselfer realm. Tired of making excuses for my bland walls, I caught the bug and found out that some of the ...

KIM BRUBAKER is a Whitefish-based faux painter and muralist. (Photo provided by Kim Brubaker) Before and after photos show the artistry of faux painting. (Photo provided by Kim Brubaker) All Kim ...

Dear Patty: I would recommend trying it in a small room such as a bathroom first. If you watch an expert painter do it, it looks easy, but there is quite a learning curve, and a delicate touch is ...

Modern gray kitchen with white and grey marble countertops. There are many different ways to stylishly update your kitchen without investing the time and money for a full renovation. When it comes to ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...