Top 15 Textured Painting Projects

1. 1. Textured Wall Paint

   Description: DIY's "Decorating Made Easy" expert, Leslie Neblett, recommends adding a textured look to your walls.

2. 2. 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 to get started.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Apply a Crosshatch Painting Technique

   

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   Applying a new paint technique can give a room a whole new look. Learn how to create a crosshatching technique for office walls.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Paint Shutters using a Flogging Technique

   

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   A flogging technique gives ordinary shutters an extraordinary look.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Make a Crewel Artwork Panel

   

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   For a cheerful accent to the classic blue walls, the team creates a crewelwork decorative panel above the fireplace.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. Adding Texture to Walls

   DIY Network explains how to easily texturize an inside wall using drywall mud.

7. 7. Painting Over a Popcorn Ceiling

   

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   Painting a popcorn ceiling may at first seem daunting. However, DIY expert Amy Matthews explains just how to do it!

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Decorative Paint Technique: Painting Parchment Stripes on Walls

   

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   These versatile parchment stripes create a classic, sophisticated background.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. How to Create Grass Cloth Walls

   

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   Learn how to use unique painting techniques to bring a master bedroom up-to-date with the modern style.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. 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 glaze.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Create Wall Texture

    

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    Adding texture to walls can give a room richness and depth. Learn from the experts on how to add texture to your walls.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. How to Create Decorative Paint Techniques

    DIY Network has instructions on how to create faux finishes such as sponging, graining, stenciling and distressing.

13. 13. Decorative Paint Technique: Strie Painting

    

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    Use paint to dress up a room with the look of fine fabric.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. How To Create Rough Plaster Walls

    

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    A rough plaster finish, painted pale pink and glazed with copper, adds old-world charm to any room.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard