How use layers of paint and a large sea sponge to make a wall look like it's very old - maybe make a wall or a room to make you feel like you're in Tuscany or P…

In This Article: Mottling with a Two-Part Roller Step-by-Step Mottled Painting An expert step-by-step guide for applying mottled decorative paint finis

Colour Wash Paint Effects and Colour Washing. Specialist Decorating Paint Effects London.

The age-old art of applying faux finishes is the process of creating an imitation of a material with nothing more than paint and applicators

Innovative metallic designs forge new structures. Rough imperfections cut across polished surfaces, forging amazing contrasts.

Faux leather is one of the most popular types of decorative finishes. While there are many different methods for creating faux leather finishes the information contained in this article will give you good consistent finishes for the do it yourselfer. If adding some warmth and texture to a room or two is for you, than a faux-leather wall may be just the project. A great looking faux-leather paint job is easy to create with the right tools and a little direction. Even if your not a very good…

Here is a beautiful warm faux glaze technique where only a sea sponge was used. The sea sponge can be highly affective, produci...

Probably the question I get asked the most is how I achieved the distressed paint effect in my study. I’ve had a go at most paint effects over the years - stippling, colour washing, rag rolling, to name but a few. Most can be done with ordinary emulsion but it’s not easy to get a really authentic lo

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.

In This Article: Mottling with a Two-Part Roller Step-by-Step Mottled Painting An expert step-by-step guide for applying mottled decorative paint finis