Top 53 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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2. 2. How To Add Finishing Touches and Faux Finishes to a Log Cabin

   

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   Top off the rustic and homey decor of a log cabin with these ideas.

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   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 3. 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

4. 4. Faux Marquetry for Wood Floor (03:30)

   

   Add faux marquetry to a wood floor with wood stain and a paint brush.

5. 5. How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

   

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   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

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 Create Terra Fresco Walls

   

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   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

8. 8. Luxurious Linen Finish (02:10)

   

   Create a faux linen finish on your walls with these techniques.

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

   

   Create a textured metallic finish using this elegant technique.

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

    

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

11. 11. 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

12. 12. 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

13. 13. 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

14. 14. A Bronzed Living Room

    

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    A Victorian living room is revived through the use of gold and bronze painting techniques.

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    Difficulty:

    Moderate

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

    

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