Would you like to know more about faux finishes that you could incorporate into your interior decorating plans? A recent interview with a faux finish artist provides thought-provoking information on this unique art.
What are the different types of faux finishes?
There are really many, many different styles of faux finishes. Back in the 1980s, we were all familiar with ragging and sponging, and we have gone way beyond that today. There are many companies that have come out with some amazing products that make beautiful finishes. Again, back in the 1980s when wallpaper was really popular, that is what people used to decorate their homes.
Well, wallpaper, as we all know, can be difficult to apply and difficult to take off, and so it fell out of favor. That is when faux finishing really took off as a popular thing, and it is just coincidence now that there are many types of wallpaper out there now that are replicating faux finishes. They can be very expensive, but again, wallpaper is limited in its color choices. Faux finishing can be matched to anything. Any color, any style can be done in faux finishing.
What basic tools do you normally use?
You want to start with good quality brushes. Most faux finish artists have an array of brushes including specialty brushes such as badger brushes and veining brushes. Every finish will require a unique set of tools. For plaster finishes, of course, we use trowels. For color washing, we use a tool called a stippler. You also need good quality ladders and scaffolding because these days they are building homes with higher and higher ceilings.
However, you do not necessarily have to purchase scaffolding. There are places where you can rent them. But, if you are interested in doing a faux finish yourself, go and look at books. Most people that write books will be very detail-oriented about the tools for the finished product.
Are faux finishes just applied to walls?
No, faux finishes can be applied to floors, ceilings, furniture, and home decor. A dining room is a great place to embellish the ceiling. It adds a very special touch and you get the full effect of the room. Faux finishes can also be used on wood and concrete floors. They do have to be properly prepped, and nothing can be put on the floor for a couple of days following the treatment.
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Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life. http://www.lynnshomedecor.com/f/Opt-in_Pages.html
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