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How to Paint Faux Brick (1374 views)
By Silverspoonmurals.com
Faux brick is just the thing to add charm to a hum drum wall. This is a fairly easy project for the do-it-yourselfer, however, people often hire professionals to do this kind of work. It is time consuming as well as a test of your patience. There are several ways to achieve a faux brick , and variations are listed at the bottom... read more

How to create a Faux Linen Look (2895 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 (4415 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 (3227 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 (3159 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 (1990 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 (2278 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 (2948 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 (2074 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 (1908 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

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