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 ...

For many, the term faux finish may evoke the go-go 1980s and that friend who sponge-painted her dining room so it looked, well, like it was painted with a sponge. The decorative art of faux finishing ...

Dear Patty: I would recommend trying it in a small room such as a bathroom first. If you watch an expert painter do it, it looks easy, but there is quite a learning curve, and a delicate touch is ...

With the right products and techniques, you can use paint to create the look of wood on any surface. It requires multiple ...

Discover two innovative decorative wall painting techniques that combine textured surfaces with vibrant metallic finishes. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to create a cracked effect using ...

The beauty of leather is that it develops a natural patina -– but that can also be its fatal flaw. If you have a leather couch that has seemingly reached the end of its life, don't give up just yet.