Do It Yourself Decorating

Painting and Faux Finishing

Glossary

~ What's the Difference? A quick study about the different types of paint, primer and top finishes.

Plan ahead

~ Interactive estimator for paint- have your room measurements ready.

Faux Finishes & Paint Techniques

~ Eight different techniques - Faux paint finishes: Sponge painting, rag rolling, combing, colorwash, metallic finish, crackle, faux suede, and sandstone finishes for painting your walls.

~ French Farmhouse Walls - A bit complex, but not difficult paint technique. Set aside some time.

~ Faux Log Cabin Walls - This looks similar to the wallpaper of flat logs, but being done with paint is much less expensive.

~ Paint & Wallpaper quilt patterned wall.

~ Paint Ideas - If it can be painted, there's probably a project in there for it. You'll surely find something in there you'll want to do!

~ Plaster & Straw Walls - French Country. You've heard about this technique. Here it is.

~ Collage Wall - with paint, dried leaves, flowers and paper. Great technique!

~ The Writing is On the Wall - Paint words on the wall.