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.

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.

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.

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.

BAUWERK Limewash Paint is perfect for all interior or exterior masonry surfaces such as render, cement and bricks. It works best when it's absorbed into the wall leaving a breathable surface that is protected by the natural properties of the paint.With the right preparation you can also decorate with limewash paint on walls that are already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster.How much paint you will need for your project is automatically estimated when you…

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

Transform Your Space: Master the Art of Faux Concrete Walls. Expert Tips, Techniques & Budget-Friendly DIY Guide for Stunning Industrial Chic.

Forget everything you know about faux finishes of the past. Today’s DIY color-washed walls, including lime-wash paint applications, lend a dreamy, dimensional look to walls. We’ll show you how to paint color-washed walls to perfection.

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