FAUX FINISHES

With varying textures, layers and colors, the amount of faux finishes we can produce is endless. Please call 724-431-6300 or email rrosepaintings@yahoo.com to set up an appointment to see a complete portfolio and to discuss your design needs.

 

   

     

    

    

 

What is Faux Finish?

From the French word for "fake", faux painting began as a form of replicating materials such as marble and wood with paint, but has come to encompass many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture. It is one of the fastest growing trends in decoration, and is the creation of elegant hand- crafted and personalized paint finishes.
 

Advantages of a Faux Finish

Faux Finishes can be applied to almost all surfaces, including dry wall, sheet rock, plastering, wood, metal, fabric, glass, and ceramic, remembering that the preparation and priming of the surface will vary from one material to another. Longer lasting than wallpaper, Faux Finish also provides the advantage of practicality. Because it does not have seams, it will not peal off under adverse environmental effects such as humidity. And too, Faux Finish becomes more beautiful with age.

Faux Finishes can change the size of any area, (remember Faux Finish is to make believe or to fool someone). With Faux Finish, you can make a smaller area appear larger, by using lighter colors and a soft technique. It can also make a large area appear smaller by using dark colors and a dramatic technique.


Why faux finish?

Everything in nature is not a solid color. Nature provides a wide variety of shades and tones that liven things up. So why is it then that we paint our walls a solid color and depend heavily on the furniture and wall hangings to make a room have a better feel?

By adding faux finish effects to your walls, you can take a plain room and turn it into a unique and elegant feel that you can enjoy every single day. Don't change the furniture and drapes, change the walls and enjoy a completely different and warm ambiance!

These old world techniques, paints and textures will make your room unique, personalized and will bring value to your house. Nobody else will have the same as you.

We can also add faux effects to custom artwork for an added elegant look.

Family Tree



Custom created sign

 

 

For faux finishing in the Pittsburgh area, contact:

Tel: 724-431-6300
Email: rrosepaintings@yahoo.com