When in optimal condition, hardwood floors provide a rich beauty that can’t be found in carpeting, vinyl, or any other type of floor surface. After years of wear, however, they can take on a dull, lackluster appearance that some homeowners find a bit boring. Instead of refinishing and/or restaining, consider learning how to paint a ...
If you love the look of aged plaster walls like you might see in a quaint French café or an old Tuscan farmhouse, you will be pleased to know how easy it is to achieve this look in your home. This aged, antique look can simply be done by layering a few different colors of ...
Wood graining is a faux finish paint technique that mimics the look of real wood. This faux finish technique can be used to fix up an old table or chair, add dimension to interior or exterior doors, give storage chests and toy boxes an authentic wood appearance, refinish cabinetry,give your walls a warm rustic look, ...
Terra cotta color is not always just an orange color. Terra cotta color can be a part of this palette, http://www.colorhunter.com/tag/terracotta/1 including blues, greens, beiges, and browns. Faux terra cotta finish is easy to do in 10 steps. 1. Get some hardboard at home supply store to practice faux terra cotta paint finish technique before ...
Paint is one of the least expensive ways to improve the look of your home, and is a project that yields fast results. Spend one day painting your home and you’ll be able to see the difference in no time flat. However, sifting through the various types of paint on the market and choosing which ...
By learning how to apply a crackle finish to furniture, walls, windows, and other objects, you can customize your home with unique accent pieces. An aged crackle finish has a very rustic, distressed look that blends well with many types of home decor. People pay a lot of money to buy crackled furniture in stores, ...
Gone are the days when the only choices we had in painting our walls and furniture were between different colors and shines. Now, thanks to glaze mediums, our walls and furniture can take on many faux effects, from crackled, old paint to fabrics like linen and suede. These faux paint treatments can be accomplished in ...
New patio furniture, new awning, new barbeque grill and new roof. Unfortunately, your guests are staring at the patio floor. You washed it, but it’s dull gray color gives everything a muted and cheap look. The price of outdoor patio pavers (thin cuts of brick), terra cotta and other stones are expensive and labor-intensive to ...
Faux painting is a term used to describe the process of paint application to a surface to create texture, depth and a visually pleasing appearance. There is no right or wrong way to do faux painting. The key is creating a look that is pleasing to the eye. The basics of faux painting is to ...
Color washing is a fairly simple faux finish paint technique that yields beautiful results. It has a soft, feathery look that is accented by a slight textured finish. This paint technique will add depth and dimension to the walls, and has an overall cozy feel to it that looks great with virtually any home decor ...