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- Faux Finishing
- Stenciling
- Faux Wood Grains
- Faux Painted Marble
- Color Consultations
- Cabinet Treatments
- Hand-Finished Ceiling Medallions
- Commercial
Faux Projects
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Faux
Finishing and Paint Techniques
Below is only a sampling
of the large variety of paint
techniques
available. Each finish can be rendered in different colors to
coordinate with your decor. If you find a finish that interests
you, make a note of the name and our artisan will bring a sample to
show you during your consultation. If you don't see the perfect
faux technique here, our artisan also excels at creating custom
finishes!Click on an image to see a larger view of the paint technique. This will open a new browser window.
 Burnished Copper |
 Little Boy Blue |
 Ancient Ruins |
 Troweled Paint |
 Asian Silk |
 Spanish Red Marble |
 Red Leather |
 Inlaid Metallic Plaster |
 Hammered Metal |
 Textural Strie |
About Faux Finishes
Faux is a
French term for “false” or “fake”. Faux
is the craft of creating the illusion of different materials on walls,
ceilings, and furniture surfaces. Faux
techniques have been used for centuries: in Egyptian temples, in
 Leander's on Oak |
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 Three-Color Wash with Stenciled Detail |
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Why is faux used in decorating and design?
- To match an existing
material that is no longer available (12-inch oak floorboards)
- To enable us to decorate
with materials that are too expensive, no longer available in nature,
or too difficult to transport (ivory or huge slabs of marble)
- To create a hand-crafted
atmosphere
- To create the illusion of aged materials
Why would I want to use faux in my home or business?
- Easier to coordinate with
existing furnishings than manufactured wall coverings
- Patterns can repeat as
often as needed
- Washable and durable
- Can create the illusion
that your room is smaller or larger than its actual dimensions
- No visible seams like
wallpaper
- Paint finishes can
be applied to almost ANY SURFACE
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