One of the easiest and most impactful ways to update a wall is to paint it with a faux painting technique. And you can take ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Changing up the paint color of a room is a quick and easy ...

The popularity of faux finish paints — metallic, clay, magnetic, chalkboard, whiteboard paints and the like — may have a sociological basis as much as a desire for something new or flashy. “Retro chic ...

There are several methods of applying paint. You can use a brush, a roller, a sprayer or a pad. Rags and sea sponges can be used when creating a decorative or faux finish. For the typical wall and ...

The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose. I know that patience is a virtue, but I like immediate gratification ...

A freshly painted room looks crisp and clean. But there's a lot more to getting that look than just the paint and your ability to roll and brush neatly. There are lots of small things that ...

Picking the perfect paint color is never as easy—even choosing a white (will it be snow, dove, or mascarpone?). Likewise, choosing the best paint roller requires some decision making. (Do you need a ...