faux painting wood

I have found a high demand for wood graining garage doors over the past several months so I thought I may as well show what I have been doing with the overhead door demand. This is all acrylics with a UV protective topcoat to keep from fading and the product line I used here has held up very well. These doors I did about 5-6 years ago and they still look like the day I did them……. …Read the Rest

Wood graining

July 18, 2009
Wood graining

I have been kind of falling behind on my posts so I thought I would post a few pictures of …Read the Rest

A Mirror Frame Project Featuring a Custom Faux Walnut Inlay

Not long ago I got a call from a business acquaintance of mine, Susan Swanson of AlDecor Custom Framing here …Read the Rest

Walnut Trompe L'oeil Door

January 7, 2009
Walnut Trompe L'oeil Door

This is a flat panel done in a walnut wood grain with trompe l oeil raised molding. This was a study done for a designer client of mine. You might see a finish like this performed on a cabinet or a door way to give it a sense of depth or uncommon age. You can also go for a more distressed look to match other antique pieces in the room.