Faux finishes for walls

Faux finish painting, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been around for thousands of years.

Painting a faux concrete wall is easy and you don't need any special paints to get this effect. I created my faux concrete wall finish in 5 easy steps.

5 Faux Wall Painting Techniques That Are Easier Than You Think – Swedish Furniture

I wanted a feature wall for my bedroom that "popped" but also imparted a feeling of warmth. I chose a warm copper feel using a Dulux Copper paint finish.

How to paint faux grasscloth on a wall in your home the easy way with paint. It is a faux finish that will last the test of time.

Parchment glaze - 7 steps to success. Creating the impression of aged walls, the Parchment finish evokes a feeling of history and old world charm. The color density varies over the finished surface and creates appearances of lightly mottled parchment. A soft and airy finish, the Parchment glaze is an ideal way to create mood and character in any room.

Discover how to create dazzling textured feature walls in living rooms. Learn which materials work best, crucial prep and installation tips, plus ways to decorate and maintain accent designs over time.

We break down how to do different glazing techniques on walls on our blog.