How To Faux Finish

The term faux finish applies to a wide range of decorative techniques. From stenciling a chest of drawers to painting a mural across a vaulted ceiling, how you decorate a faux finish depends mainly on the look you are trying to achieve. Not surprisingly, it is not as easy as it looks.

To create a professional looking décor, you will need to know how to choose the proper colors and products. A simple study of color theory will help you choose which colors go best together and what reactions they draw. With a faux finish you go beyond a simple color choice. While yellow may make you happy, a yellow faux finish can generate a different mood depending on the texture chosen. You will need to decide what mood you are aiming for in your design. Practice makes perfect, so test your technique on a board and not your wall.

Learn How to Faux Finish with Afforable Classes
Next you will need to know how to create that look. At iF Walls Could Talk School of Decorative Arts, you can learn how to create several types of faux finish techniques. The more complex techniques cannot be learned from a box. Only hands-on practice will create a professional looking design. One of our professional series classes could save you thousands on costly mistakes.

When you decide how you want to decorate your home, sketch out a plan. Then call (303) 238-0508 or register online to make that plan a reality. In no time, you will have the wealth of faux finish knowledge you'll need.