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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.

lamp and flowers on a wood cabinet in a bedroom with another wood pieces reflected in mirror.

The AFTER of the Cabinet Makeover

close up of Vintage Wood plaster on a rough wood surface mirror frame.

A Specialty Furniture Finish That’s Not Paint or Stain

Before and after images of a concrete hearth that was painted.

How to Paint a Concrete Fireplace Hearth to Look Like Stone

How to use craft paint to create faux Carrara Marble

Faux Carrara Marble Painting Technique

Large faux cement bowl on a wreath on a sideboard. Text overlay says DIY large faux stone bowl style planter.

Faux Cast Stone Bowl Planter DIY

Looking down on faux painted to look like zinc table. Place setting and fall flowers on table. Text overlay sys dit faux zinc table top

Wood Tabletop Faux Painted to Look Like Zinc

Close up shot of planter made over to look like aged concrete. Text overlay says DIY Concrete finish on any item. No messy concrete needed.

Transform Thrift Store Finds to Look Like Aged Concrete

Photo of a kitchen painted white.

How to Fix Dings and Damage on Painted Kitchen Counters

How to rub in clear wax on a dark blue color washed piece of furniture so the finish will have protection and a subtle sheen.

Painting Furniture To Look Like Denim

Plastic flower pot makeover

Transform a Plastic Planter to Look Like Weathered Stone

How to paint a garage door to look like stained wood, including woodgrain

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

Bronze double door knobs

Faux Woodgrain Finish on My Front Doors

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How to Paint Faux Grasscloth the Easy Way

How to paint faux Carrara marble in a kitchen counter

Painting Kitchen Countertops To Look Like Carrara Marble

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Painting Verdigris on a Shiny Brass Light Fixture

How to change the color of a basket using craft paint. This photo shows going from natural to a driftwood grey color.

How to Create an Aged Driftwood Finish on Baskets

Faux Zinc painted tuna can to make a top for a candy jar.

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

Make over a brass chandelier

How to Paint a Rusted Faux Finish on a Brass Chandelier

How to apply Gallery Glass window Paint

Gallery Glass Front Door Sidelights DIY

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