faux finishes
Decorative surface deceptions
Faux finishes are decorative painting techniques that mimic the appearance of other materials—marble, wood grain, stone, leather, or aged plaster.
The techniques use glazes, sponges, rags, and specialized brushes to create illusions of texture and depth on flat surfaces: The dining room walls have a faux finish that looks like Venetian plaster.
Popular in interior design for adding visual interest without the cost of genuine materials.
- trompe l'oeilRealistic optical illusion art
- spongingTaking without reciprocating
- paintbrushesTools for applying paint
- marblingStreaky fat distribution
- glazingGlossy protective coating
ragging · stippling · dry brushing · stencils · illusionism · optical illusion · sealants · antiquing · mimicry · rollers · Venetian plaster · Renaissance frescoes · distressed · decoration · patina · glazes · color washing · imitation
- dated decorshag carpet, popcorn ceiling, harvest gold, wood paneling, brass fixtures
- decorative finishesglazing, varnish, patina, staining, enamel
- decorative paintingmural, murals, fresco, frescoes, trompe l'oeil
- Painted Furniturestenciling, gilding, lacquer, distressing, antiquing
- prop makingmask making, mold making, sculpting, resin casting, foam
- paintingoil painting, watercolor, acrylic paint, oils, oil paints
faux finishesnatural materials
Substances from nature unprocessed
natural stone · raw materials · natural textures · solid wood · real wood