Top 53 Faux Painting Projects

1. 1. 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...

2. 2. How to Paint Faux Leather Walls

   

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   Add a soft, inviting look to walls with a textured glaze finish that re-creates the look of leather.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Faux Finish Bronzing Technique

   

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   Learn a faux-finish bronzing technique to bring a rich glow of color to walls.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 4. Crackle Paint

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

5. 5. Southwest Kitchen (04:33)

   

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

6. 6. How To Apply a Denim Paint Technique

   

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   This "denim" faux paint technique creates a warm and rustic look.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. 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

8. 8. Glaze Gives Furniture a Rich Look

   Glaze is essential in creating rich, dimensional paint treatments such as in many faux and decorative paint techniques.

9. 9. How To Marbleize a Wooden Column

   

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   Follow this marbleizing technique to add a faux finish to just about any surface.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

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

    

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

11. 11. 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 sophistic...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. 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

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

    

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

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

    

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

15. 15. Painting Finishes and Techniques

    

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    Get expert tips on types of painting finishes and learn how to apply painting techniques.

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