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How to create a Faux Linen Look (2432 views)
By Silverspoonmurals.com
Transform your plain walls and give them the rich look of texture with a faux linen finish. This is a fairly easy finish to create for the do-it-yourselfer with intermediate experience... read more

Create A Natural Looking Stone Wall With Joint Compound And A Stencil (3801 views)
By Victoria Larsen
Interior stone walls are expensive, tedious to install, and needless to say; a back breaking experience. You need to pick out and haul the stones, haul and attach the backer board, spread the messy thin-set, lay out the stones, and then grout them. It is.. read more

Frottage: Simulate the Warm, Aged Look of Antique Leather (2822 views)
By SilverspoonMurals.com
Frottage is a subtractive faux finishing technique that creates distinct random lines in the finish similar to worn or antique leather, or handmade paper. This finish is also referred to as 'smooshing'. It's recommended to have someone to work with you wh.. read more

Faux Marble Fireplace in Three Days (2864 views)
By SilverspoonMurals.com
If you are a do-it-yourselfer, this is a great project to achieve dramatic results in only a few days. Just so you know, creating a faux marble look is not the easiest faux technique, but the result if done well, is worth the time and effort. I re.. read more

Sand Washing (1837 views)
By SilverspoonMurals.com
Sandwashing brings the rugged outdoors inside with sand and color.This faux technique gives a subtle, lightly textured finish. Tools and Materials: • 3” or 4” Nylon/Polyester Paintbrush.. read more

Venetian Plaster (2102 views)
By SilverspoonMurals.com
Using Venetian Plaster is a great way to give an old-world “European” feel to a room. Venetian Plaster creates a three dimensional surface that reflects both the light and dark shades of the same color. Once you have decided to use this faux technique, yo.. read more

Crackle Finish (2586 views)
By SilverspoonMurals.com
A crackle finish accentuates your décor with an antique, weathered look. We recommend this technique for use on Interior surfaces such as trim, molding, baseboards, cabinets, furniture and picture frames. If there is already a finish on what your want.. read more

Sponging (1937 views)
By SilverSpoonMurals.com
Sponging allows you to create dramatic or subtle variations of color and dimension. This technique is one of the easiest techniques to learn and will bring you professional looking results even for first-time painters. There are two ways to use.. read more

Dragging (1780 views)
By SilverSpoonMurals.com
The effects of Dragging can transform your walls to the look of textured fabric. Dragging is a subtractive technique that simulates the look of fabric on your wall. If possible, it's best to work in pairs to accomplish the work. One person rolls on the gl.. read more

Heart Of The Home - Faux Finishes For Kitchen Cabinetry (525 views)
By Jay Dorman
Faux finished cabinets are finding a welcome home in today's kitchens. From the most timeworn distressed looks to high-end lacquered finishes, a decorative painter can add just the right touch from his artist's pallet to create the exact design and style.. read more

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