Faux finishing is used for many decorating projects. There are many products available for such faux finishing decorating projects. A simple search on the internet reveals many such products. The materials that are needed apart from the product itself are painter s tape, rubber gloves, paint tray and lint-free rags. With the faux finish you can create finishes that look like marble, wood, or granite. You could also try some fantasy finishes. Dragging, rag rolling, and sponging are some of the fantasy finishes that you might try.
The surface is in which faux finishing is to be done should be properly prepared before you work on it. While working on it, work in small sections than in a large area. Always use lint free rags and protective gloves. While choosing the colors make sure that it matches the colors of your furniture and the carpet in your room. During the surface preparation any cracks should be filled with the products available for that purpose. Products like Blend & Glaze can be used. If you wan to blend colors you can use an Extender. Some websites provide your with a table that allows your calculate the glaze mixture for faux finish.
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