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Faux Paint Finishes

Using paint and a few simple tools, you can create a variety of faux finishes for any surface in your home from Carrara Marble, Verdigris, Wood, Zinc and more.

Step-by-step directions for each along with help if needed.

The AFTER of the Cabinet Makeover

The AFTER of the Cabinet Makeover

A Specialty Furniture Finish That’s Not Paint or Stain

A Specialty Furniture Finish That’s Not Paint or Stain

How to Paint a Concrete Fireplace Hearth to Look Like Stone

How to Paint a Concrete Fireplace Hearth to Look Like Stone

Faux Carrara Marble Painting Technique

Faux Carrara Marble Painting Technique

Faux Cast Stone Bowl Planter DIY

Faux Cast Stone Bowl Planter DIY

Wood Tabletop Faux Painted to Look Like Zinc

Wood Tabletop Faux Painted to Look Like Zinc

Transform Thrift Store Finds to Look Like Aged Concrete

Transform Thrift Store Finds to Look Like Aged Concrete

How to Fix Dings and Damage on Painted Kitchen Counters

How to Fix Dings and Damage on Painted Kitchen Counters

Painting Furniture To Look Like Denim

Painting Furniture To Look Like Denim

Transform a Plastic Planter to Look Like Weathered Stone

Transform a Plastic Planter to Look Like Weathered Stone

The Step-By-Step Guide to Painting Your Garage Door to Look Like Stained Wood

The Step-By-Step Guide to Painting Your Garage Door to Look Like Stained Wood

Faux Woodgrain Finish on My Front Doors

Faux Woodgrain Finish on My Front Doors

How to Paint Faux Grasscloth the Easy Way

How to Paint Faux Grasscloth the Easy Way

Painting Kitchen Countertops To Look Like Carrara Marble

Painting Kitchen Countertops To Look Like Carrara Marble

Painting Verdigris on a Shiny Brass Light Fixture

Painting Verdigris on a Shiny Brass Light Fixture

How to Create an Aged Driftwood Finish on Baskets

How to Create an Aged Driftwood Finish on Baskets

How to Paint a Faux Zinc Finish on a Candy Jar Top Made With a Tuna Can

How to Paint a Faux Zinc Finish on a Candy Jar Top Made With a Tuna Can

How to Paint a Rusted Faux Finish on a Brass Chandelier

How to Paint a Rusted Faux Finish on a Brass Chandelier

Gallery Glass Front Door Sidelights DIY

Gallery Glass Front Door Sidelights DIY

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