EASY FAUX BRICK —

Paint A Kitchen Floor With A Black Brick Pattern

June 26, 2009

The results are fantastic… but getting to a beautiful floor was not easy. Linda shows us how she learned to paint a kitchen floor with a brick pattern by trial and error! “Thanks for the compliments on my kitchen.” The Floor, well the old stuff that was already down in the kitchen dining room was [...]

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Quick Steps to Painting Faux Finish Backsplashes

June 5, 2009

A backsplash is a protective surface that protects walls from sink or stove splatters, but protective doesn’t have to mean dull and boring. Why not create attractive focal points for your kitchen and bathrooms? Here are some great ideas to get you started. Faux Finishes for Backsplashes The popularity of faux painting lies in its [...]

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Faux Brick With Broken Plaster Wine Celler

May 30, 2009

Debra, I’m a full service decorator. I’ve done texturing, painting, decorating, and sewing for years. My husband and friends kept telling me I needed to start my own business throughout those years too. So I did and have been busy from day one! This picture is a room that I did for a client with [...]

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Floor Stencils: Ideas for Decorative Concrete Floors

May 25, 2009

Faux painting techniques are an economical and innovative way to transform any surface and can complement any decorating style. Dull concrete floors, both indoors and out, can be brought dramatically to life with paint. In theory, almost any look can be replicated, by introducing color, pattern and texture. The ideal design will vary according to [...]

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Brick Stencils: Faux Painting Made Easy

May 20, 2009

One of the easiest faux painting finishes is faux brickwork. It can add interest to a dull flat wall or drab concrete surface, either in the home or in the garden or patio area. The great thing about it is that reusable stencils, easily available from many retailers, make the job really quick and easy, [...]

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Amazing Pictue of Faux Block And Faux Stone

May 15, 2009

Thanks for all the great information – I’m so glad I found your site! I began a small faux painting business about 6 years ago and worked it for about 3 years. I would say it was marginally successful as I was learning as I went along and was not well organized. I did all [...]

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Problem With The Faux Brick Shadowing

May 10, 2009

Debra: I’m having a problem with the faux brick shadowing. I’ve watched the video numerous times and understand. However, I don’t have textured walls and either I’m not using enough water and it turns out dark all the way around or I use too much and it dribbles. What brush do you use and how [...]

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Breakaway Plaster With Faux Bricks Techniques

May 5, 2009

Hi Debra I haven’t put to use what I’ve read or seen yet, except drawing part of it on a wall (still have the other half of the wall to do after moving my desk) I’m doing a faux technique on the other three walls in my bedroom first then I’ll do the closet wall. [...]

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Faux Brick Breakouts With Secret Stencil

May 2, 2009

Hi Debra! I am absolutely LOVING your video. My kitchen is turning out so beautiful. just like in your video. I’m amazed! I do have a question about faux brick breakouts. I noticed in the video that you painted a dark brown? On the break out and only in a couple of small places. Since [...]