Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Surface Preparation & Basic Techniques

Tools, Materials and Products

How to Use Faux Finishing Tools and Products

30 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS WALLS

1. Layered Silk, Tammy Burgess

2. Silver Patina, Gina Rath

3. Veneziano Polished Plaster, Rik Lazenby

4. Crackle Foil, Gary Lord

5. Abstract Collage, Kim Metheny & Sue Weir

6. Pompeian Ornament Tavern Finish, Cynthia Davis

7. Rustic Bark, Gary Lord

8. Bamboo Noire, Donna Phelps

9. Hip to Be Square, Mindy Giglio

10. Golden Grotto, Sue Hon

11. Red Tissue LusterStone, Gary Lord

12. Vibrant Verdigris, Zebo Ludvicek

13. Faux Bamboo, Gary Lord

14. Reflective Checkerboard, Debbie Hayes

15. Tree Releaf, Karen Kratz-Miller

16. Organic Rust, Gary Lord

17. Krazy Klimt, Jeannine Dostal

CEILINGS

18. Doily Dome Ceiling, Liz Hermann

19. Faux Tile Ceiling, Gary Lord

20. Abstract Ceiling, Krista Vind

FLOORS

21. Stained Concrete Carpet, Nancy Jones

22. Stained Wood Modello Floor, Gary Lord

FURNITURE & CABINETS

23. Raised Vines on Kitchen Cabinets, Rose Wilde

24. English Plaster Chest, Ann Snipes

25. Abalone Crackle, Connie & Randy Cotita

DOORS, FIREPLACES AND PORTABLE SURFACES

26. Book-matched Mahogany Doors, Eric Spiegel

27. Chrome Contemp-O Tile, Rebecca Slaton

28. Urban Rust Panels, Alexandra Kranyak

29. Faux Leather Fireplace Surround, Susan Anspach

30. Spring Collageables, Deb Drager

Resources & Artist Contact Information