Faux Finishing is a term given to decorative painting which (as a rule) incorporates a base coat, paint and "glaze" to make the paint translucent so that it will interact with the base coat.
Some common painting techniqus that faux finishers produce are: sponge painting, ragging, Italian plaster finishes, mottled wall finishes, stripes, stiie, suede, leathers, marble ( called marbleizing) and woodgraining - where a painted wood grain is painted onto a surface to convert it into any wood of choice.
Faux Painting: a Popular Interior Painting Choice
board in the color scheme of the homeowner's choosing. Once a final sample selection is made the finish is executed on the actual surface or room in a professional manner. The final result is a one of a kind finish that is perfectly matched for the homeowner's decor.
Dale Slater
Paint-N-Stain Inc.
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Paint-N-Stain Inc. is a licensed painter and faux finishing contractor serving the Livonia, Novi, Canton, Farmington and Northville, West Bloomfield Michigan area.
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An advantage of faux painting over other forms of decorating such as wallpaper is that you can do it in any custom color to suit an individual requirements and color schemes.
The usual procedure for picking what faux finish is best suited for the homeowner starts with an initial meeting to narrow down the finish(es) selected for the room. After this, samples are produced on illustration
Woodgraining
Stamping
Red Leather Stippling
Color Wash
strie glaze
Fantasy Finishes
black and gold marble
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Paint-N-Stain Inc. is a licensed painter and painting contractor serving the Livonia, Novi, Canton, West Bloomfield, Farmington and Northville, Michigan area.