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Hi Debra…just watched the video & also read through the ebook. I am interested in doing a cement floor that is outside on the east coast to look like cobblestone. Loved your tips & techniques but was nervous about it not being a wall, the area does not get a lot of foot traffic but would probably need to be sealed with something? There are also a couple of cracks in the cement which have been patched, is that a problem or will it just look more rugged? I have an newsletter from you about patches but not sure if it being a floor makes any difference. Thanks so much for any guidance you can give me, I am anxious to start painting!!! Love your website!!! Best, Julia Grant
I am going to paint my boys’ room as a medieval castle and would like to paint the walls to look like stone. Is there a stencil for that? I’ve seen some but not the right style. I saw the pictures of the “amazing faux block” posted on May 15, 2009 and wonder if that used a stencil? Any help would be fabulous! Thanks!
Hello,
I was wondering if you could help me? I have artificial 1/4″ brick and mortar from the 1970′s in my kitchen and we’d like to cover it with paint or something. Can you please tell me how we would do this. My husband said that paint will not stick on this shiny surface. The mortar sticks out making it look real but it’s mortar and how do you get rid of that? Do we use sandpaper then prime it then paint it?
HELP is to needed thank you.
I have been searching, unsuccessfully, for a SMALL stamp or stencil for broken plaster over brickwork. I visited a Mexican restaurant with a decor replicating this look, but I just need the illusion of bricks beneath plaster that has fallen out in places. Nothing elaborate, and it must be cheap. I wish I could just hire someone to do what I want, but unfortunately my life includes all steps of a project – Champagne taste on a beer budget is too generous. Mine is champagne desires on a water budget.
Assistance of any kind would be tremendously helpful.
Thank you
I WANT TO BUY THE DVD-FAUX BRICK GUIDE ONLINE BUT I’M CONFUSED. DOES IT COME WITH A BOOK AND A DVD OR JUST DVD? WHAT IS AN E-BOOK?
I removed the awnings from my brick house. The caulk is impossible to remove completely; it leaves a white stain on the bricks. Do you have any faux painting ideas to cover the caulk stains?
Great job on the murals! I am always happy to help.
DEBRA
Can you paint trump l’oie (spelling?) logs in a fireplace mantel setting? I’d like to discuss with you. thanks Cher clhoess@gmail.com
Sent you an email with particulars… :0)
Hi Debra,
I have a challenging project coming up this Spring and thought I’d pick your brain.
My volunteers (teenage)and I are planning on doing some decorative paing ing our barn to brighten things up. Kind of a whimsical feel to it.
My question(s) is…
How can I prepare OSB with a low VOS in an outdoor application?
We are planning on doing some faux stonework on some of the interior walls as well as decorative “Mackenzie-Childs” look on the stalls themself. Horses can chew, so I need some safe ideas on safe (chewable?)paints also.
And yes, I promise to share photos if all goes well.
Thanks so much inadvance
indy
Hi Indy…
Not sure what OSB is – or what low VOS is. hmmm could you be asking about low VOC paint?
Anyway… preping anything for paint requires a clean and dry surface. I like TSP for cleaning outdoor stuff. After you
have allowed the walls to dry for at least 24 hours… Prime with a good primer/sealer (like the brand Binz).
I’d like to know if you can use Exterior paint on “inside” walls of your house – I’ve heard yes and no’s – but what about the paint that is labeled Interior/Exterior ? If there’s something in the exterior paint thats not good for the inside of your home – how is this type of paint used ? Thank you
I don’t know of anything in exterior paints that would be harmful to the inside of your home.
If you want to eliminate the “smell” that fresh paint has… make sure to use low or no VOC paint.
If the paint is labeled Interior and Exterior paint… the manufacturer is confident that the product
will work well using either application.
Hi, I would like to do your faux brick technique on the exposed exterior concrete walls of my basement. Can this technique be used outside? Are there special items I would need besides exterior paint. Do I need a stencil for this or just your book/dvd? Thanks for any help.
Sharon
Hi I just saw the pictures of the walls and the breakout brick that was done at the volunteer fire department.
That faux wall color is exactly what I want to do in my house. What technique was used and what were the colors? I would really appreciate your help.
I NEED YOUR HELP!! I have an old wood floor I am going to refinish. the problem is there is a cut out by the front door that is just plyboard right now. I have company coming in may & won’t have time to replace the plywood before they come- can I paint it to look like the wood floor? & do you have any pictures of a fake painted wood floor- thanks for your help-HP
I have a brick fireplace that has been painted an ugly color. Instead of just painting over it, I would like a faux brick “break out” look. I would like to plaster the whole thing with white plaster and then before it dries cut out some pieces and paint the bricks underneath (later) red brick color as if the plaster fell off. (I saw it at an Italian restaurant.) Is this covered in any of your videos? What kind of plaster do I use? And do you have any tips?
Thanks!