Faux Paintings

Techniques of Faux Painting

Faux decorative painting techniques are often unobservable to the untrained eye. Stippling, Ragging and Stenciling are some of the most popular faux techniques used today.

Ragging & Stippling

In these techniques, paint is applied on surfaces and are then manipulated with a brush or a newspaper

One has to ensure that paint is only applied to well cleaned and primered surfaces. A surface painted with two coats of latex primer is ideal. One can use a water-based glaze, but for a more professional finish oil-based mixtures are preferable.

The Primary reason of the popularity of Faux Painting is the increased interest of people in creating their own environments. Home decorating, for example, is no longer the domain of professionals. People today are increasingly interested in 'do-it-yourself' projects, and decorative painting offers incredible ease and variety of options for anyone willing to learn.