Types of Faux Paint Finishes on Walls in Oakland County Homes

The most common way of renovating an Oakland County house is by applying a fresh coat of paint every couple of years. But before you go for the same old cream or orange (for the bold ones) can of paint, consider taking the more creative versatile route of faux paint. It not only gives your space a fresh coat of paint but it also simulates an appearance of your choosing. Want a marble look without taking down the wall and replacing it with marble? Faux paint is the magical ingredient. Whatever look and feel you want to achieve, there will be the right faux paint to match your vision.

Below is an outline of popular faux finishes and how to achieve them:

Marble

A real marble wall can be costly. Faux your wall with marble paint for the same elegant look for a fraction of the cost. Marble is also used around the home to transform countertops, columns, and vases. For a wall, it is recommended to go for a more demure design.
To apply a faux marble finish, sand the surface to make it even and apply water based primer using a roller. Apply a thin layer of white base coat using a wet sponge or roller. For the marble look; paint veins over the surface using a paintbrush. Sponge over the veins and blend them for a natural look.
The final step in simulating a marble appearance is to apply a clear coat of poly to protect it.

 

Brick

Faux brick finishing is an inexpensive way to give your Michigan home the stylish brick look. Brick finishing may take time and requires a steady hand the final result will be stunning. Brick finishes also hide any imperfections on your wall. Start by prepping and sanding the surface. Use a roller to apply the base coat; it is recommended two apply two coats of base coat. Use a sponge to apply glaze to create the make-believe bricks. The brick sizes and shapes should vary and use natural tones to give it a natural appearance.

Leather

Incorporating a leather look in your residential home is a unique and creative way to alter your space. It’s a soft textured finish that will match your leather furniture. To achieve the leathery look, apply base coat and leave it to dry. Dabbing the paint onto the wall is a great way to get the right texture. Dab from ceiling to floor, to prevent drip marks from ruining your design. Apply glaze using a foam roller.

Suede

Start by prepping the surface to remove any unwanted objects.
Apply a coat of primer and leave it to dry.
The suede look is achieved by using a gooey mixture of paste and paint.
Use a brush to apply the first coat and then dab a cloth over the freshly painted surface to create a suede look.
When the first layer has dried use the same techniques to apply the second coat.

Metal

Long considered a preserve of cars, metallic paint is now making its way into our homes. The gleaming look is achieved by using metallic paint and glaze. Like other paints starts by applying a base coat, then using a roller apply metal paint. Move the roller vertically from the bottom to ceiling to avoid lap marks. Metallic plaster is also used to achieve the metallic look. To apply, use a trowel when applying the base coat. A mini sponge roller is used to apply the texture and skim coat. Metallic plaster gives more depth, luster, and colors compared to the less shimmery metal paint.

 

Sandstone

Sandston is a suitable faux finish if you want dimension and texture. To get the perfect sandstone look, start by applying two coats of base paint using a roller. While applying top coat ensure you work the brush in a cross hatch fashion. Paint over the cross-hatched strokes to make it soft and less defined. Balance the dark and light colors to make sure the design is visible, without the dark shades overpowering the light tones.

Denim

Take jeans from the closet to the wall without losing its functionality or style. Give your bland walls an updated and dramatic denim look. Start by applying a base coat and selecting the right tones. Combine vertical and horizontal brush strokes for a chic finish. For large spaces section the walls, to achieve more texture.

Stencil, Gold leaf, plaster, distress, and sand are also excellent faux finishes that you can use to decorate your Oakland County Michigan home’s walls. All finishes use these techniques, and you can do it yourself if you want.

Of course, if you would like to have a professional Michigan Home Painting Company do the job for you, Top Shelf painting is only a phone call away!