Top 55 Faux Painting Projects

1. 1. How to Paint a Faux Tile Backsplash

   

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   Bland kitchen walls take on a traditional Italian look with maize paint and a faux tile backsplash.

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

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2. 2. How To Paint Faux Paneling

   

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   Learn how to create the appearance of paneling on the walls with this faux painting technique.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 3. How to Paint Faux Wood-Grain Pocket Doors

   

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   Liven up pocket doors with a faux wood-grain technique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Create Frottage Leather Walls

   

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   By applying a faux leather finish, you can create frottage leather walls and transform a dull room into a more sophisticated living spa...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How To Paint a Faux Wood Grain

   

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   Create a faux wood-grain look on a table using gel stain and a wood-graining rocker.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. How To Apply a Fresco Blend Technique to Walls

   

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   Learn how to add dimension to a wall with this painting technique.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. Southwest Kitchen (04:33)

   

   A bland, neutral kitchen gets inspired with rich Southwest colors.

8. 8. Decorative Paint Technique: Crinkle Paper Painting

   

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   If you hate a lot of prep work, painting under and over crinkled tissue paper is for you. DIY Network shows you how you to get started.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. Gold Leaf Faux Finish (01:57)

   

   Create a textured metallic finish using this elegant technique.

10. 10. Decorative Paint Technique: Woodgraining Instructions

    

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    If the beauty of real wood isn't in the budget, paint and a fun tool can make a great alternative.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 11. How to Apply a Cloud Faux-Finish Technique

    

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    Transform any room into a heavenly haven, using a simple faux-finish technique to create a cloud-painated sky.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. How To Create a Faux Rug with Paint

    

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    Learn how to dress up a floor with a painted rug.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How To Create Faux Stone Walls

    

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    Damaged bedroom walls gain dimension and texture when layered with wall compound and finished with green paint and black glaze.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. Colorwashing Paint Techniques (05:30)

    

    Try an easy painting method to create soft, understated walls.

15. 15. Decorative Paint Technique: Leather Wall Instructions

    

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    Get the luxurious look of soft leather on your walls using simple plastic grocery bags.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate