SPECIAL FINISHES​

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Sponging: Takes is a natural sea sponge, glaze and two or three colors of paint to add dimension, color and texture to any room, whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.

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Color Washing: Color washing, or "broken finish" technique, can bring authentic old world charm to any room, making it feel as if it's weathered by time. We apply a thin, translucent glaze over a contrasting base color and use feathery brush strokes to produce a mellow, soft texture. 

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Rag Rolling: Achieve the rich look of old leather or weathered stucco with rag rolling. We use a twisted or bunched up rag to roll paint on or pull it off irregularly, to create a mottled effect.

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Marbleizing: The rich color variations, veining and intricate patterns of natural marble are the inspiration for this technique. Marbleizing is a process of layering tinted glazes over a base coat to produce the appearance of real marble. It can enhance fireplace surrounds, tabletops, picture frames and, of course, walls. 

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Faux Granite: Granite is a popular stone today because of its sophisticated style. There is virtually no limit to the colors and pattern variations of granite, so you can really express yourself with the faux granite painting technique. The process combines sponging and speckling a glaze mixture onto the surface to replicate the patterns of granite. 

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Crackling: Want an aged, weathered look on a surface such as a door, chair or table? Crackle faux painting techniques can provide real attention-getting style and create a focal point in a room. This method uses two colors of paint, a crackle medium, and varnish to create the desired effect.

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Stripes: Stripes are a classic design element that can add interest to any room. Adding stripes to your walls with paint is a technique that gives you the freedom to create original, personalized vertical or horizontal patterns that reflect your taste and lets you customize the colors to match your décor.