Decorative Painting Techniques
Redecorating for the Price of Paint


Adding style throughout your home may be as simple as trying a decorative painting technique.

No other interior remodeling effort costs less than taking paint and using it as part of your decorating scheme.

Depending on the technique, your results can be casual, quirky, or sophisticated. You can mimic the look of almost anything from ancient crumbling plaster walls to leather.

All you need is a collection of the right paints and the right tools.


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Using Decorative Techniques to Hide Flaws

Every home has them. Flaws that detract from the beauty of the home. Decorative faux techniques offer a way to camouflage a multitude of different interior flaws, including uneven and damaged drywall and walls that aren't quite plumb.

  • Geometric designs such as stripes can make a room seem smaller or larger than it really is.
  • You can also make a room seem larger by using a color wash in a cool light color over a warm off-white base color.
  • Color washing, lime-washing and sponging can take dents in drywall and turn them into shabby chic accents that look like they were planned.
  • Using paint with a matte finish for your decorative painting project will also help you hide flaws in the wall.
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Using Decorative Painting Techniques to Add Glitz

Sponge painting effects. White paint is so boring. And so are flat untextured walls. Yet, retexturing isn't necessary when you master some of the simple faux painting techniques.

You can use washes to add amazing depth of color for dramatic results. You can add faux texture with rags, paper and plastic. Some decorative painting techniques will require special faux painting tools and/or paint glaze, but you will be amazed at what you can do with common household items.

Paint is so inexpensive. Why not go wild with different styles and finishes? If you don't like it, you can always change it for the cost of a can of paint and a little of your time.

Unusual designs are a good way to express your personal style and make your house feel like home. So browse the articles below. You're sure to find a technique you'll want to try.

  • Faux Painting Tools and their Uses
    If the right faux painting tools are used, the job looks quite professional even when done by an amateur. For those who are considering adding a faux finish to their walls, the following tools are a necessity.
  • Paint Glaze
    Paint glaze is useful for creating decorative effects and faux finishes. Learn more about the different types of glazes available, and find out how to mix them!
  • Faux Leather Painting
    Faux Leather Painting is becoming the new finish for walls. The beauty it adds to a room is one of the benefits.
  • Sponge Painting Your Walls
    Sponge painting is so much fun you might feel as if you are not really painting. The look is great when it is complete and it also hides imperfections on your wall.
  • Faux Rag Painting
    Faux rag painting is a quick and easy way to add style to your home. Learn the difference between ragging off and ragging on, what materials you'll need, and how to choose appropriate colors for this technique.
  • Rag Rolling
    Applying paint with rags to create a unique texture is a popular technique. Using a special textured roller makes rag rolling a fast, easy, and almost mess-free process.
  • Crinkle Paper Painting
    Crinkle paper painting, or often called tissue paper wall painting, is a decorative painting technique that you'll fall in love with. This technique gives your walls depth, texture, and interest.
  • Faux Painting Tile
    Faux painting tile has become increasingly popular in today's choice of decorating ideas. This is an easy, albeit time consuming, way to liven up your walls and create a whole new look.
  • Decorative Painting - Using Geometric Designs for Decorating Impact
    Geometric designs, including squares, rectangles and stripes, are a popular way to add interest to interior decor. It can be fun to repeat geometric patterns from your upholstery or to add dramatic accent colors to a room of modern furniture.
  • Painting Stripes
    When you are ready for a change for your walls, a great new look that many people are using is painting stripes. This technique can make your room look like it has been wallpapered without the mess of doing so.
  • Painting Faux Brick
    You can make a wall look like brick very easily and inexpensively by using a technique called painting faux brick. The look can be whatever color brick you choose from red to a light color.
  • Color Washing
    Color washing is a faux technique that gives your home a look that will be perfect if you like Tuscan or a look that is enjoyed by many in France.
  • Faux Painting Stone
    Faux painting stone blocks and tiles is an easy way to add style to your home without spending a bundle. Even better, many of the materials you'll need are common household items!
  • How to Paint a Faux Stone Wall
    Faux painting stone blocks and tiles is an easy way to add style to your home without spending a bundle. Use these easy to follow instructions and techniques to create and paint your own faux stone wall.
  • Faux Granite Painting
    A faux granite finish is a fun and inexpensive alternative to real stone. Use this technique to dress up mantles, columns, tabletops- even ugly laminate counters!
  • Paint Stippling - Decorative Painting Technique for More Than Stencils
    The same technique for handling a paint brush that makes for good stencil results is also useful for creating very attractive results on the walls of your home. With paint stippling, you can create anything from a soft dotted effect to a solid color.
  • How to apply a faux combing technique.
    Faux combing is a classy way to jazz up your walls. From the look of crisp linen, to the sophistication of a wonderful weaved appearance, there are a variety of ways to apply faux combing techniques. Learn how to apply this technique to your walls for something a little different.
    1. Strie Faux Painting, Creating the look of fabric using paint.
      Strie faux painting will transform a boring room into a fresh, chic room in just hours. Much easier to apply than wallpaper, strie painting offers the look of a rich fabric without the expense or hassle.

    2. How to use a guide to make even paint combing lines.
      Using a guide to make even paint combing lines isn't absolutely necessary, but if your goal is a professional looking faux paint combing effect, it certainly lends a hand. Professional painters turn to the following ideas to achieve stunning results. Using these ideas will help you do the same.

    3. Combing Paint Effects - Have Fun Choosing Your Paint Combing Tools
      There are many tools you can use to create a paint combing effect. While there are many you can buy, a look around your garage will turn up some great faux combing tools. Nothings better than using something you already have on hand.

  • Creating a Parchment Faux Finish
    The look of the parchment faux finish is rich, warm and oh-so classy. Guess what? It isn't as difficult as you imagine. Use these step-by-step instructions to create your own parchment faux finish.
  • Try paint spattering for faux stone effects and more.
    While paint spattering isn't as common as other finishes it remains a valuable faux finish technique. Spatter painting is a great way to get small speckles which makes it such a useful technique for achieving stone-like effects with paint.
  • Using Stencils to Achieve Wallpaper-like Effects
    Stencils give you a freedom that wallpaper never will. For one, when a look goes out of style, you are only a paint can away from changing it. Using stencils has other benefits as well.
  • How to Create Faux Oak Wood Grain - Stain Method
    Oak wood graining is a fantastic faux wood grain effect. With practice it's rather easy to accomplish, and when compared to buying a piece of oak furniture, oak graining is much less expensive. Learn about creating this type wood grain using graining tools and stain.
  • How to Create a Faux Oak Wood Grain - Glaze Method
    Create the look of wood using this faux oak wood grain technique. This process successfully recreates the appeal of oak wood without the cost.
  • Types of Wood Graining Tools
    To create the most realistic wood grain, you need to arm yourself with the proper wood graining tools. Let's learn about what tools will help you achieve the faux wood grain finish you desire.
  • Kids Room Paint Ideas
    Kids room paint ideas abound in this fun article. Learn how to create a mural, apply faux finishes, and create an attractive space that will be equally appealing as your child gets older.
  • Baby Nursery Paint Ideas
    Tons of baby nursery paint ideas! Learn about hot color trends and exciting ways to create a relaxing and inspiring play space for your little one. Everything you need to know about choosing baby room paint colors for boys, girls, and gender-neutral nurseries!
  • Types of Decorative Paint
    There are a wide range of decorative paints available today. Although these specialized products tend to be more expensive than most standard paints, they can greatly simplify your decorative painting efforts.


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