Faux Finishes

The rag rolling technique is used in faux finishes to produce a Tuscan-style finish. This technique is fairly simple, but requires a combination of colors and patterns to look natural.

Need to paint a room but want something other than just a plain wall? Sponging is a quick and easy technique you can do over the course of a weekend.

A how-to guide on creating a strie paint finish.

Instructions for doing four different faux finishing techniques: colorwashing, ragging, sponging, and metallics.

how to add a crackle paint faux finish to furniture in your home.

These are some tips on how to create a faux leather look on the walls with paint.

Ten easy tips to help you create a beautiful faux terra cotta finish.

With the introduction of cheap chic in superstores such as Target and Wal-Mart, in conglomeration with the creation of shows ranging from Design on a Dime to Extreme Home Makeover, even the homeless can afford interior design these days.

This is a how-to article for the designing of an inspirational message sign.

Dragging creates a streaked effect that looks and feels much like elegant wallpaper.

Striping your walls can totally change the feel of a room. Vertical stripes will make your room appear higher, while horizonal stripes will make it feel wider.

Faux Finish Painters charge an enormous amount for a finish you can easily do yourself. Here is the first of many techniques for the do-it-yourself kinda person.

Ragging is easy and fun to do. Interior decorators love this technique that you can easily do yourself.

Frottage is using plastic wrap to give an elegant feel to walls. It's simple to do yourself, saving money on expert painters.