Faux Painting
Faux Techniques
Faux finishing is usually defined as a decorative painting finish that appears to be something else, such as stone, wood, or marble. It’s an intricate process that requires a lot of practice and patience. However, there are several types of finishes, so today we’re going to discuss the different faux techniques you might see.
Marbleizing
Genuine marble, granite, or other stone can be really expensive. It’s one thing to have for small surfaces, such as countertops, but costs can often prohibit larger areas like walls. We use a variety of stains and glazes to mimic the appearance of the stone, giving it life by adding specific shading and veins (the lines of deeper color running throughout the stone). It’s one of the most common forms of faux finishing.
Ragging (Rag Painting)
This technique utilizes various thinned out glazes and (you guessed it!) old rags to create texture and movement on a surface. When done properly, it can create a lush, fabric-like look.
Venetian Plastering
This technique is a little more advance, as it uses different tools and multiple layers of plaster to make a highly polished look that resembles marble or other stone. It takes some time and advanced skill to properly create this look, but the use of plaster allows us to create tinted looks to match your color scheme.
Color Washing
This is one of the most common types of faux finishes. It layers multiple colors or glazes that are painted on with different brushes and blended together to create a more three-dimensional look. This technique combines different shades of color to give a wall a “moving” feel.
Graining
Like marbleizing, the graining technique mimics the look of its natural counterpart…however, in this case, the final product looks like wood instead of stone. Natural hardwood can be very expensive and sometimes not be the best option for walls. This painting technique can give you the beautiful look of real wood with a little bit more durability.
We hope you’ve learned a little about some of the techniques Royalty Finishes can offer. We offer a variety of options for your home or office…these are just a few!
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