What is Faux Painting?

The word "faux" (pronounced "foe") is French for fake, the illusion of reality. Faux painting, or faux finishes, are decorative paintings using non-traditional applicators (rags, trowels, a variety of artists' brushes, etc.) to create imprints or images on surfaces. Faux painting enhances your decor much more than any item of furniture or artwork. It surrounds you with larger-than-life, living works of art, in your favorite colors.  more

Faux painting techniques, or faux finishes, are a great way to create visual interest in any room. The word "faux" comes from the French and means fake or false. It is commonly used to describe something that is a close imitation of the original, such as faux pearls, but is not readily recognized as an imitation without closer observation. Faux painting involves many different techniques that combine paint and glaze using various tools to create finishes that imitate marble, stone, wood, and other textures, including raw silk. While some homeowners prefer to hire a painter, many enjoy testing new techniques themselves to develop a look of their own. Even though faux painting techniques are common, each painter adds his or her personal touch. For example, combining faux painting with the application of crinkled tissue paper creates a charming old world feel. It is also an excellent way to disguise blemishes on the wall. One person may use only one color to achieve this look, while ...  more

Faux painting comes from the French word faux, which means fake. So essentially faux painting is creating a fake surface with the use of paints and glaze. And its not just creating a fake surface of silk, faux painting can be used to create finishes of stone, wood, marble or raw silk textures. Faux painting is a great way to give your home a makeover or to create warmth and depth without spending too much or creating too much of a mess. Faux Painting DIY tips Faux painting is great fun and a great Do It Yourself activity. It is a way to brighten up your house and for members of your family to work together and have fun. Here are some tips on Do It Yourself Faux painting: • Always begin any DIY activity by preparing for things, for faux painting it includes preparing your walls. Use masking tape on your ceiling and baseboards to make sure that the job is neat. Also cover your floor with a cloth and not with plastic. The cloth absorbs the paint quickly and will be less messy than ...  more

Faux is French for the word "false". It's an artistic technique of creating the illusion of whatever finish you are trying to mimic. All the "faux" finishes identified above can be acheived and many others. Of coarse, the more practice/experience one has, the more realistic the final finish is. Faux finishes should not be confused with murals or Trompe L'oeil (French for "mislead the eye"), the depiction of a image or scene that appears to be 3 dimensional or life like, for example. Murals are not necessarily Trompe L'oeil.  more

The French word for fake quite literally, it is the manual manipulation of tinted glazes using various techniques of application and/or removal to obtain the illusion of depth, texture, marble, stone, wood, fabric, etc. Wall Preparation When in Real Estate, the saying is, Location, location, location. When in decorative painting, the version is, Surface prep, surface prep, surface prep. Surface preparation is a critical step in any successful faux project. Unfortunately, many people tend to neglect this vital area. One should always assume that 25% of the time required to complete a project should be spent on proper surface prep. In faux painting, the basecoat layer is of paramount importance. Most projects require the application of very thin layers of glaze over the basecoat, and because these layers are so thin, any imperfections of the basecoat will likely be visible. Time must be taken to address all crack, bumps or other imperfections in the surface. Faux painting can be ...  more