Faux Finishing Tools
Faux Finish Supplies and Tools
You would be surprised at what you might have around your house that can be used for faux finishing. Feathers, old rags, sheets of thin plastic, coarse burlap, etc. Many of these items can be used to texture paint and create unique looks. Most paint stores now have special sections setup for faux finishing. You can buy special rollers, paint pans, accessories, etc. that will help you achieve professional results.
One item that I have seen that produces a unique pattern on a wall is a rag roller. It looks like a regular paint roller cover except that instead of nap, there is a twisted rag. What's nice is that the rag can be adjusted on the roller to produce different looks on the wall. This tool is available online from Faux Accents.
If you like to use stencils in your faux finishing work, check out these two web sites. They have some fantastic stencils!
- Jan Dressler Stencils
- Royal Design Studio
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