A few weeks ago my brother in law keith who is on staff at twc contacted me asking for ideas for this space.
How to paint a wall to look like stone.
And one of the reason this came into a lot of popularity was because of venice because venice as you know is a city that has been built on water and.
Painting rock brick or masonry is a bit more of a commitment than painting a wall and it can even be controversial to some.
Either latex or oil based paint can be used for base coating but latex will be easier to work with.
You can paint stones on the wall and it will certainly be a lot less expensive then hiring a stone mason.
It s really not that hard once you get comfortable with the process.
For shiny stone like polished granite a clear coat of shellac or varnish can be applied after the faux painting is done to complete the effect.
Create the appearance of a stone wall without the cost by painting faux stone.
Choose your paint or stain colors accordingly with one primary background color and at least one or two.
The demand for stone be it real or faux is always always there.
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Before you re ready to paint any concrete surface to look like stone you have to select what colors the stone will be.
Paint is usually the quickest way to have a dramatic transformation in a space.
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Learn how to paint a wall to look like stone from decorative artist aliya riaz in this howcast painting tutorial.
For the base coat an eggshell paint finish will most closely simulate a real stone look.
Note that no stone is one uniform color.
We love it because it is easy to do and easy to change.
I personally love the look and installed brick specifically to paint it in my house.
There s a basic background color then small mottles or flecks in other colors.
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This stone wall is actually a concrete block wall painted to look like stone for trinity worship center in burlington north carolina.
The church was wanting a marketplace theme and already had the idea for an awning.
You can get the best of both worlds with a faux finish on your drywall creating the textures and colors of stone without the difficulty or cost.
Stone walls on the other hand are much more expensive and difficult to install.