Top 53 Faux Painting Projects

1. 1. Old World Faux Finishes (03:50)

   

   Give any space an Old World look with this easy faux finish technique.

2. 2. How To Make a Textured Bookcase

   

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   Give an old bookcase a new look with this strie treatment.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Add a Faux Stucco Finish to an Inside Wall

   

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   You can create this faux stucco finish using joint compound and paint mixed in two shades.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. Faux Denim Paint (04:17)

   

   Learn how to paint a wall using this denim painting technique.

5. 5. 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...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How to Add a Scumbled Design to an Inside Wall

   

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   In this project, a geometric pattern is painted on a wall in four colors, then scumbled with the same colors to create t...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Apply a Dry-Brushing Technique to a Fireplace

   

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   Use a dry-brushing technique to create an aged and rustic look for a fireplace. Dry-brushing is applied by painting seve...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Crackle Paint

   Expert faux finisher Joe Fenzi shows how to achieve a crackle finish by applying a base coat and glue, then finishing wi...

9. 9. 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 ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How To Give Walls a Faux Suede Look

    

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    Learn how to give walls the look of suede with this faux painting technique.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

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

    

    Try an easy painting method to create soft, understated walls. After applying semi-gloss paint with a sponge, add the il...

12. 12. Rustic Bath Wall (05:00)

    

    Use faux techniques in your bathroom to create a rustic style.

13. 13. How To Give a Desk a Faux Leather Look

    

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    An heirloom desk receives a faux leather makeover and a surprising border.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Give Cabinets a Tuscan Facelift

    

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    Faux painting does the trick when it comes to creating that "old-world" feel on these cabinets. Learn how to give your o...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

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