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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 55 Faux Painting Projects

        1. 1. How to Paint a Faux Tile Backsplash

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

          Time:
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          Cost:
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          Difficulty:
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        2. 2. 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
        3. 3. 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
        4. 4. How to Create Frottage Leather Walls

          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

          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

          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

          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

          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

          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

          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

          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

          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
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