Faux Finishing

Faux Finishes

Life's too short for plain white walls.

It's time for something different. Something new. Something beyond the ordinary.

Faux paint techniques are easy ways to create a mood for a room. You can recreate the charm of a country cottage or the splendor of a European great house. Capture the sleek modern lines of urban living, or add to the playfulness of a kid's room.

With Porter® Paints and a little imagination, nearly anything's possible.

Preparation

What to do before you paint (14K)

Preparation PDF

Ragging

Add the illusion of texture (70K)

Ragging PDF

Dragging

Create a woven fabric pattern (392K)

Dragging PDF

Stamping

Leave your own imprint (324K)

Stamping PDF

Sponging

Make a good impression (48K)

Sponging PDF

Color Washing

Make an antiqued look (344K)

Color Washing PDF

Striping

Bold, beautiful side-by- side colors (377K)