Just say Faux!  (rhymes with "no")

To be precise, faux(that's fancy for "fake") finishes mimic real things, like marble, wood, or aged plaster.  In modern usage, faux is the generic term for any decorative paint treatment on your walls and elsewhere.  Both are included here.  A lot of faux finishes are too subtle for my photography skills (or lack thereof), so ask to see actual samples.  Or, tell me what you want to mimic, and I'll see what I can come up with...rusty tin, mossy rock, weathered barn board...

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In the photo above, paint mimics rusty sheet metal covering the walls of this contemporary country dining room.

Click on any photo in the galleries below to see it full-sized, and read the captions.

Some popular faux finishes...

Troweled paint creates a beautiful impression(ist)

Woolie finishes are durable and budget friendly, and a great foundation for lots of add-ons...

True faux finishes mimic real things...

You can have wood grain garage doors, in any grain you like, without the warping of real wood, or the hassle of installing them.

Instant age can be achieved with glazes...

Ready to fool your friends?

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