Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

Jason Ward, a paint specialist and faux-paint demonstrator at Home Depot, 1700 Fruitville Pike, said, "The glaze retains all of the color properties of the paint but makes it almost translucent. When ...

There are several methods of applying paint. You can use a brush, a roller, a sprayer or a pad. Rags and sea sponges can be used when creating a decorative or faux finish. For the typical wall and ...

A freshly painted room looks crisp and clean. But there's a lot more to getting that look than just the paint and your ability to roll and brush neatly. There are lots of small things that ...