How to paint a wall to look like cement

Painting a faux concrete wall is easier than you might think and you don't need any special paints to get this effect. Let me show you how I created my faux concrete wall finish in 5 easy steps.

Here's how I painted a faux cement wall in my basement home gym.

A few years ago I wrote about a distressed glazing technique which has a distressed feel to it, a way we developed to add visual texture to your walls that doesn’t like a stock rag rolling. Here, we take this process one step further. The look is both soft and contemporary, works well in urban environments, and is still livable. It’s unique every time, and in this example we’re emphasizing a linear quality, as if the “concrete” was poured into a wood formwork.

Have you seen the gorgeous walls that look like they are made of pure concrete? Here's how to get sleek cement looking walls.

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.

How to limewash walls: a detailed step-by-step tutorial with tips and tricks. Transform your walls with this fun and classic technique!

Here's pur guide to painting basement walls in just five steps, how to check for water damage, and a list of everything you need for the project.

This is a totally brilliant idea brought to us by the folks at Hindsvik. Check it out: no matter what type of flooring you have (unflattering vinyl,

Dreaming of a rustic home interior? This guide has the unique benefits and design inspirations of limewash paint on your walls and surfaces!