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        Fresco Walls

        Fresco Walls

        Create a Tuscan look with terra fresco walls by using a plaster mix and shades of terra cotta paint.

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        Faux Wood-Grain Pocket Doors

        Faux Wood-Grain Pocket Doors

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

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        Cloud Wall Finish

        Cloud Wall Finish

        Bring a cloud-painted sky into your home using this simple faux-finish painting technique.

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        Faux Painting

        Top 53 Faux Painting Projects

        1. 1. How To Paint Faux Paneling

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

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        2. 2. How To Paint a Faux Leather Desktop

          A hollow-core door with a leather-look painted finish adds a rich look to an inexpensive desk.

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $250 - $500
          Difficulty:
          Easy
        3. 3. How To Paint a Faux Limestone Finish

          Paint subtle limestone-look blocks on a wall, using latex paints and tinting colors.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        4. 4. Old World Faux Finishes (03:50)

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

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

          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
        6. 6. How To Paint a Faux Wood Grain

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

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

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        8. 8. Apply a Faux Pearl Treatment to a Bookcase

          Two shades of green paint and a faux pearl treatment provide a feminine facelift for the bookcase in a girl's spring bed...

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        9. 9. How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

          After the walls are painted, the dresser in this bedroom gets a faux wood look using a graining tool.

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        10. 10. Rustic Bath Wall (05:00)

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

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

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

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        12. 12. How To Create a Faux Rug with Paint

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

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        13. 13. Southwest Kitchen (04:33)

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

        14. 14. How to Create Terra Fresco Walls

          Create a Tuscan look with terra fresco walls by using a plaster mix and shades of terra cotta paint.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        15. 15. How to Paint Wood Burle Shelves

          Learn how to transform plain white shelves into dark faux-knotted shelves, using an artist brush and toothpick.

          Time:
          Under Half Day
          Cost:
          $1 - $50
          Difficulty:
          Easy
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