Acrylic paint is an artistic medium with the biggest number of paradoxes. Why so? When one paints with acrylic, they commonly use the watercolor technique. However, once the paint dries, it inherits ...

One of the easiest and most impactful ways to update a wall is to paint it with a faux painting technique. And you can take ...

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Over the past few years, do-it-yourself homeowners have picked up the glazing, sponging and rag-rolling “faux” techniques used by professionals to make a painted wall appear wallpapered, older, ...

Using a rag to wipe a coloured glaze over a textured surface allows you to work paint into crevices and wipe off excess to produce an aged finish. Dear Debbie: I enjoy reading about the different ...

CHICAGO, IL -- Annie Sloan, British decorative paint expert, author of numerous paint technique books and creator of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, will hold a one-day workshop in Chicago on Saturday, March ...

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. - A new depot painter training program promises to save money and time, improve quality and reduce waste. The Spray Technique Analysis and Research for Defense (STAR 4D) ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...