Top 55 Faux Painting Projects

1. 1. How To Create a Focal Wall

   

   1 Thumbs

   To create faux limestone bricks on a wall as a focal point, use the trompe l'oeil painting technique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. Old World Faux Finishes (03:50)

   

   Give any space an Old World look with this easy faux finish technique.

3. 3. How to Add a Faux Stucco Finish to an Inside Wall

   

   8 Thumbs

   You can create this faux stucco finish using joint compound and paint mixed in two shades.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. Painting Finishes and Techniques

   

   Be the First

   Get expert tips on types of painting finishes and learn how to apply painting techniques.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   --

   Difficulty:

   --

5. 5. How To Paint Faux Paneling

   

   Be the First

   Learn how to create the appearance of paneling on the walls with this faux painting technique.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. How To Create a Faux Rug with Paint

   

   3 Thumbs

   Learn how to dress up a floor with a painted rug.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How To Make a Positive Paint Application With a Patterned Paint Roller

   

   1 Thumbs

   Learn how to make a positive paint application with a patterned roller. Like other positive paint-application techniques, this gives a ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. Apply a Faux Pearl Treatment to a Bookcase

   

   2 Thumbs

   Two shades of green paint and a faux pearl treatment provide a feminine facelift for the bookcase in a girl's spring bedroom.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. How To Marbleize a Wooden Column

   

   1 Thumbs

   Follow this marbleizing technique to add a faux finish to just about any surface.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

    

    1 Thumbs

    After the walls are painted, the dresser in this bedroom gets a faux wood look using a graining tool.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Faux Finish Bronzing Technique

    

    14 Thumbs

    Learn a faux-finish bronzing technique to bring a rich glow of color to walls.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. Decorative Paint Technique: Painting Parchment Stripes on Walls

    

    6 Thumbs

    These versatile parchment stripes create a classic, sophisticated background.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Paint Faux Leather Walls

    

    1 Thumbs

    Add a soft, inviting look to walls with a textured glaze finish that re-creates the look of leather.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. Faux Painting Techniques (01:02)

    

    Here are the DIY Basics on faux painting techniques.

15. 15. How To Make a Textured Bookcase

    

    1 Thumbs

    Give an old bookcase a new look with this strie treatment.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy