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Faux Finishing · Murals
Stenciling · Decorative Painting

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Sample Projects


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After

The dining room walls were painted with a subtle faux finish over the red paint.  The walls were then striped with gold leaf, and the tray ceiling was gilded with gold leaf.  (The chandelier was replaced, also.)

 

 

 


After


Before


After (the other side of the room)

In this entertainment room, the stark white fireplace was painted with a faux wood grain, 
completely changing its appearance.  The walls were finished with a faux antiqued leather treatment.

 

 

 


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After


After


Trompe l'oeil detail

In this game room, adjoining the entertainment room above, the antiqued leather finish was carried over and painted to look like peeling wallpaper (see trompe l'oeil detail, above right).   The homeowner wanted an urban theme for the room, so faux cement block, using textured paint and trompe l'oeil techniques, was painted over the existing drywall, and graffiti was later added.

 

 

 

                   

     

After


Before


Detail of column capital

The homeowner chose an unusual brecciated marble to be painted on the stairs and these columns.  Though unique, the faux marble transforms the feeling of the room, and the addition of new wrought iron balusters completes the look.

 

 

 

Bathroom:  The stamped Seashell pattern with Sponging below coordinates with the homeowner's shower curtain.

 

 

 


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After

Wall Detail: Dragging
The dragging effect on these walls gives a very dramatic aged look to the room

 


 

 

Other Techniques

Below are just a few samples of the infinite possibilities for your project:

Faux Stone

 


LusterStone

 


Crackle 


Ragging

 


Wrinkled Paper


3-Color Scumble

 

 
Sponging


Frottage

 


Stenciled Tile


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