Painting

Rag rolling technique is as straight forward as its name implies – you just roll paint on or off a prepared surface by rolling a rag across the wall.  Tools and Materials: One or two glazes in complimentary colors  Bucket of clean water  Painter’s tape and a drop cloth  Rag or ragging roller cover  Newspaper [...]

Creating a faux leather finishing is a great way to erase or mask many minimal problems with your walls like small dings and dents. It also invokes a feeling of warmth and coziness in the room. Tools and Materials: Paint Tray and Rollers  Painter’s Tape  Paint Brushes  Foam Brushes  Bucket of Clean Water  Clean Rags  [...]

Sponging a wall adds color, interest, depth and texture to a room. It is a quick and easy project to do that is not just easy on the pocket but also takes less time than hassling with wallpapering. As always when it comes to painting walls, there is one important step: prepping your wall. Ensure [...]

This is a technique to lighten dark wood/older wood by applying white stain to the surface and wiping it off, allowing the underlying wood grain to show through, with the white highlights brightening the overall appearance of the wood.  Tools and Materials: 1 quart of white primer paint  1 cup of thinner (or water)  Mixing [...]

Faux Antiquing is a way to achieve an antique look for even the most mundane piece of furniture or even any paint-able surface like doors and walls. From distressing wood with minor dents and scratches, to faux painting techniques, it is easy to add a little bit of old world charm to your home without [...]

There is a certain rustic quality to bricks, and unless you live in a big city apartment building or loft, the chances of you having actually bricks in your wall are slim. This is where faux painting will come in handy. It will give you the desired look in mind without having to dig deep [...]

You can do colour washing onto bare wood, furniture or walls. It is basically applying a base coat of colour paint with a second light coat containing a mixture of another colour and glaze. Various visual effects depending on what you use to apply the glaze – brushes, sponges or cloths (regular cotton, cheese cloth) [...]

Learning how create a faux granite finish will not only lend an exquisite look to tabletops, desks, kitchen islands, etc., but also help you lower the cost of your remodeling budget. A replacement of countertop with real granite will set you back at least 60 dollars for every square foot, and if you have a [...]

  Painting a false sky in a small room can open up the space visually. Painting the ceiling in a child’s room adds a bit of airy and whimsical feel. You can create this carefree summer feeling by learning how to paint clouds with the steps below: Tools and Materials  primer  blue, satin finish paint  [...]