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Faux Finishes are Hot – Bare Walls are Not!
Ever seen a wall
finish that is so artistic but it doesn’t look like wallpaper or
regular paint? If so, it might just be a faux finish.
Faux finishes are the
latest craze in home improvement. Faux finish can be applied to any
type of surface including dry wall, metal, glass, ceramic, wood,
etc. The preparation for each type of surface varies.
A faux finish lasts longer than wallpaper. Since it is not
paper-based, it will never peel off. It can be coated with
polyurethane that is available in satin, matte, or semi-gloss for a
longer lasting appeal.
There are different techniques that can be done with faux finishing.
The condition of the surface to which it will be applied determines
the best technique to use to hide any imperfections. With the
different techniques possible with faux finishes, a small room can
appear larger and more spacious, or a larger room can become cozier.
Faux Finishing Basics
As with any other paint project, the surface to be painted should be
well prepared for the work to obtain a long lasting finish. Almost
any paint can be applied to any type of surface and be long lasting,
only with proper preparation of the surface.
How do you prepare a surface for painting? Simple, just make sure
that the surface is well cleaned. Interior surfaces should be
cleaned and washed with soap and water: if there is mold or mildew,
use a mild bleach solution to get rid of them. For exterior
surfaces, some scrubbing with a bristle brush may be required.
Once the surface preparation is done and the surface dried, you can
start with the project. There are no rules to follow in doing faux
finishes. You have the freedom to do what you to create the desired
appearance. There are different techniques that can be applied and
instructions available to help you with your first project.
Before you start, you should have all of the necessary tools. The
common tools that you will need are the primer, glaze, coating,
brushes, rollers, paint tray, water bucket, gloves, rags, soap,
water, and technique-specific materials such as a sponge, feather,
and wood-graining tools.
Color is also one major consideration in faux finishes. Since you
can be as artistic as you would like to get attain the desired
effect, you may want to try color blending or other combinations. If
decide to try this, make you use only colors within the same color
group. You can probably use the same base color with different
shades. This will be more pleasing to the eye than combining with
contrasting colors.
Before you start applying the finish to the surface itself -
experiment first by using a small piece of wood or a scrap of the
same surface that you will be placing the finish on. By
experimenting, you will be able to see how it will look and decide
whether to continue with that finish or try a different one.
There are several techniques that may be done when faux finishing.
Here are some examples of the different techniques:
- Color blocking – this is when there are different shades of a base
color shaped as big blocks; this technique is ideal for nursery
rooms.
- Smooshing – this is a simple marble effect, something like moiré
wallpaper.
- Stripe – this uses different variations and shades of one color
for a soft effect.
- Shadow Striping – if a striped tone-on-tone technique to make an
elegant wall finish.
- Terracotta tile – a durable alternative to terracotta tiles; and
only a fraction of the cost of the real thing.
- Fresco – is used for a mottled, parchment look.
- Copper patina –is ideal for kitchen surfaces because it provides a
rich texture from the old country.
- Golden glaze – has a soft texture that adds a glimmering touch to
a room.
Faux finishes are indeed hot! You have the freedom to choose the
design you want by applying your creativity and imagination for a
desirable effect. So rather than having just a plain painted wall,
why not try this artistic faux finish which also lasts for a long
period of time just like a normal paint. It’s faux, it’s practical,
its nice!
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