Faux finishes have hit the wall covering scene hard. In fact, they are the most exciting thing since pre-mixed paint in a can. Now people have the choice of crisp wide stripes in leather browns, or scholarly stippling finish in sage green, or soft-sponge cloudy textures in neutral tones, instead of the flat white most are accustomed to. The choices are numerous and, if it is done right, the result can be exotic.
Here are some things to think about when looking to get you Faux finish in NYC, NY:
Color
Before choosing a main color, consider all colors first. Just because one color may seem like the perfect one, it may be a little darker or lighter once it gets on the wall. For instance, a light aqua color may turn out to be a turquoise. For this reason, try choosing a lighter version of the color you want. The base color should be about three shades lighter than the color you chose.
Latex or Oil
. Some faux finishers will say that oil is the best way to go and others may differ. Latex is easy to use as well. There is no need for thinners or turpentine, which cause headaches and is quite flammable. Drying time is much less and there is practically no odor or toxins involved.
Prepping Makes Perfect
. Getting your walls prepared for a faux finish should be done in the same way as if you were painting them with regular paint. All trim, including ceiling molding, window and door frames, and base boards should be taped off before painting using blue masking tape.
Which Faux Finish
? There are practically millions of different finishes you can go with when it comes to faux painting but most go with soft-sponge. It’s easy, subtle and works with lots of different color schemes.
Sponging Techniques
. Many people can try this option themselves but you do have the option of choosing a professional to paint your walls for you. This allows you to save time and effort, even if it does cost a little bit more than doing it yourself.
Faux finishes are the perfect way to spruce up your interior space, making it one of the most rewarding projects for interior decorating.
