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Faux Finish Painting in Southfield
Faux finish painting around Southfield: layered paint and glaze finishes that add depth, warmth and character to walls in homes and businesses.
Faux Finish Painting
What Is Faux Finish Painting?
Faux finish painting uses layers of paint and glaze to create looks a flat coat of paint can't. Some faux finishes imitate other materials, like aged plaster, stone, marble or leather. Others simply add soft movement and depth, so the color seems to shift as the light changes through the day.
It's a decorative service, so every finish starts with a conversation about the room, the colors and the feel you're after. A faux finish can cover an entire room or a single feature wall.
Techniques
Which Faux Finish Techniques Are Most Common?
Faux finishes go by a lot of names. Here are some of the best known:
Color Washing
Thin, translucent glaze brushed over a base coat for a soft, sun-washed look.
Sponging
Glaze dabbed on or lifted off with a sea sponge for a mottled, stone-like effect.
Rag Rolling
A rolled or crumpled rag leaves a pattern that looks like crushed fabric or leather.
Strie
Glaze dragged with a dry brush for a fine, linen-like texture.
Venetian Plaster Look
Layers troweled and burnished to a smooth, polished finish with depth.
Metallic Glaze
A subtle shimmer that catches the light, often used on accent walls and ceilings.
Tell us the look you have in mind, even if it's just a photo you saved, and we'll talk through what fits the space.
Where It Works
Where Do Faux Finishes Look Best?
Faux finishes shine in rooms meant to make an impression. Dining rooms, entryways, powder rooms and the wall behind a bed or a fireplace are natural spots. In businesses, a faux finish works well on a reception wall, in a lobby or in a restaurant dining room, anywhere you want guests to notice the walls without a loud color.
Because the effect comes from layers and light, the same finish can look very different in a bright sunroom than in a dim hallway. Lighting is worth thinking about before choosing colors.
Faux Finish vs. Wallpaper
Is a Faux Finish Better Than Wallpaper?
Both add pattern and character, but they behave differently over time. A faux finish has no seams to lift and no edges to peel in humid rooms, and small marks can often be touched up. Wallpaper offers exact repeating patterns and bold prints that paint can't copy.
If you get tired of the look later, a faux finish can be primed and painted over. Wallpaper usually has to be stripped first, which can damage the drywall underneath and turn into a drywall repair job of its own.
FAQ
Faux Finish Painting FAQ
Answers to common questions about faux finish painting with Pro Choice Painters.
Do you do faux finishes in businesses?
Yes. Faux finishes work in offices, lobbies, restaurants and retail spaces as well as homes. See commercial painting for our other business work.
Is faux finish painting the same as texture coating?
No. A faux finish creates the look of depth with layers of paint and glaze. Texture coating adds a physical texture you can feel to walls and ceilings.
Which areas do you serve for faux finish painting?
We do faux finish work in Southfield, Detroit, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Berkley and Ferndale.
How do I get a quote for a faux finish?
Tell us about the room, its size and the look you like through the form below, or call us. We'll set up a time to see the space.
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