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Faux Painting Technique: Double-Process Strie
Faux Painting Technique: Double-Process Strie
Faux painting techniques, like this double-process burlap strie, can add grace and sophistication to any room.
Faux Painting Technique: Plastique
Faux Painting Technique: Plastique
Plastique is a faux painting technique that provides rich, mottled texture to enhance any room.
Faux Painting Technique: Ragging
Faux Painting Technique: Ragging
Ragging is a faux painting technique that provides both warmth and texture to any room.
Faux Painting Technique: Single-Process Strie
Faux Painting Technique: Single-Process Strie
Single-process vertical strie is a faux painting technique that creates the illusion of height in a room.
Painting a Ceiling
Painting a Ceiling
With the right tools and a little preparation, a ceiling can be painted without difficulty.
Painting High Stairwells
Painting High Stairwells
Excessively tall staircase paint jobs that require scaffolding might be best left to the experts. For moderately tall jobs, a ...
Patching a Textured Wall
Patching a Textured Wall
Repair a textured wall using a texture patch repair kit and some simple tricks to blend it into the existing finish.
Preparing a Room for Painting
Preparing a Room for Painting
Preparing a room for painting will save on cleanup time and will make the finished job look professional.
Repairing a Dent in a Textured Corner
Repairing a Dent in a Textured Corner
Repairing a dent or damaged corner in a textured wall is easy with a texture patch kit.
Repairing Cracks in Drywall
Repairing Cracks in Drywall
Settling cracks can be easily repaired and sanded for a smooth finish.
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