How Do You Faux Paint Wood Grain?
Faux wood finishes have been growing in popularity, and if you’re a little nervous before starting this project, you can always hire a professional to paint faux wood grain on your surfaces. But for the more adventurous, you may want to try painting your own faux wood grain. Although it can be an undertaking to paint an entire bed or wall to resemble wood grain, a smaller project like a bookshelf or table can take less than a week to complete. The steps below will help you master painting faux wood grain. Mix a light brown low-luster latex enamel paint in a paint tray. Ideally, the color of the paint should match the decor of your house and resemble the color of real wood. Sand the surface you are planning to paint. The wood graining tool may not work properly if there are rough edges or patches on your surface. Wipe the surface with a clean, damp rag to remove any excess wood shavings before painting. Paint the surface with a low-luster latex enamel paint. Let the coat of paint dry fo
