Enjoy articles from Silverspoon Murals and other faux experts and learn the Art of Faux Finishing.

Faux Granite Countertop: Cheaper Than Stone (6501 views)
By A Sneddon
Mining and fabrication technology has brought the price of granite countertops down considerably over the past few years, but it still is not within reach of many people, and, while granite is fast becoming the material of choice, to afford the look many are finding a faux granite countertop can achieve a similar look without the similar expense... read more

Faux Wall Finishes: What Paints Are Best? (244 views)
By Debra: That Painter Lady
Which paint you should choose will depend on where you want to use it and the particular effect you want. High quality paint is always worth buying to achieve the best finish but you will also need to match.. read more

Faux Finishes For Walls: Essential Supplies (656 views)
By Debra: That Painter Lady
Faux painting is a way to achieve extraordinary decorating effects, yet it isn’t expensive and you don’t need to splash out on piles of gadgets and specialist equipment. Save your money for quality paints. You might want a few extras, such as stencils for some finishes, but you may already have most or all of the equipment you need... read more

Faux Painting: Creative Ideas For Unique Faux Finishes (1944 views)
By Debra: That Painter Lady
Our prehistoric ancestors knew all about the power of paint. Today, faux painting techniques allow anyone to give their home a magical makeover. Indoors and out, faux paint finishes can transform walls and.. read more

Common Mistakes With Faux Finishes & How to Avoid Them (654 views)
By Debra: That Painter Lady
If you are embarking on your first faux painting project, then it’s worth ensuring that you’ve mastered the essentials. Beginners may make some errors that prevent them attaining the effect that they’re looking for... read more

Should You Faux it Yourself? (776 views)
By Sandra Silva
Whether you're looking to redecorate your entire living room or simply in search of a new way to jazz up an old piece of furniture, "Should you faux it yourself?" is an important question to ask... read more

Kitchen Backsplash (371 views)
By Diane Palmer
If you are in the middle of a kitchen renovation, or are constructing a new house.. and the budget is tight right now.. why not make your own faux tiled backsplash?.. read more

How to Paint a Faux Stone Arch (1688 views)
By SilverSpoonMurals.com
Adding a Faux Stone Arch adds great architectural appeal to a space. Natural stone has a variety of random textures and colors. This article will help you achieve a convincing effect once your faux stone arch is completed... read more

Popular Faux Painting Techniques (1036 views)
By Lesley Dietschy
Add some color, depth, elegance and charm to your home using one or more of these popular faux painting techniques... read more

Faux Finishes with Acrylic Paints (924 views)
By Linda Walter
With the correct paints and the proper methods, you can imitate and duplicate the look of expensive items and surfaces. Simple, inexpensive surfaces can be made to look exactly like granite, marble, wood, metal, and numerous other surfaces. Simple faux finishing techniques can transform the look of your objects. Old can be made to look new, and new can be made to look old... read more

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