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Tuscan Plaster - a multi-layered texture faux finish

Faux Finishing is the art of creating painted illusions on wall and furniture surfaces.  By layering the paint, glaze and texture applications and using various tools, a wide variety of special effects can be achieved by an experienced artist.
 
By adding faux finish effects to walls, a plain room can turn into a unique and elegant living space that you can enjoy every day.

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Tuscan Plaster

Tuscan Plaster is a multi-layered texture faux finish that creates the illusion of an old wall such as those in Italy.  The beautiful Tuscany finish provide a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere creating balance between the romance of the past and the creativity of the presence.  This finish effect is perfect for a wine cellar, or any place that needs to get a touch of the old-world motif.

Rs Crete with Dutch Metal and Stenciling

This artistic sample has a background finish created with Rs Crete by Faux Effects.  A stencil design was applied in the same texture medium.  The large flower was handpainted in various shades of red, the stem was painted with Dutch Metal and the leaves were gilded with imitation gold and copper leaf

Faux Tumbled Marble

This multi-layer sample of faux tile was created using RS Crete (an interior/exterior product).  Any type of pattern can be masked off for a custom design.  Great for backsplashes.

Coarse RS Crete - Day at the Beach

This floor sample has the look of a sandy beach. Some impressions were made with shells and starfish and a dimensional stencil border was added to continue the beach theme. It’s an ideal veneer finish for a lanai or pool cabana.

RS Crete with Modelo Pattern

This floor sample was created with RS Crete and glazed to achieve a mottled two tone effect. Any type of Modello pattern can be added for a custom design – an ideal veneer finish for concrete patios as well as interior floors.

RS Crete with a Medallion Pattern

This beautiful chrysanthemum medallion pattern was created with RS Crete and a Faux Effects stencil. It was expertly shaded with several complimentary colors. Diameter of circle is 20 inches.

RS Crete Slate Tiles

This floor sample simulates the look of gray slate tiles. Any type of pattern can be masked. It is an ideal veneer finish for concrete surfaces.

RS Crete Cordova Tile

This floor finish sample simulates the look of Mexican tile. Custom tinted RS Crete was used for a veneer-like finish over a concrete substrate.

Venetian Plaster Diamond pattern

This sample was painted with Dutch Metal Gold and taped off in a diamond pattern.  Several layers of Venetian Plaster were troweled on and later stained, which reveals the highs and lows of the texture.  Awesome finish!. 

Textured LusterStone

This multi-layered textured finish has an attractive old world quality and the metallic sheen makes an elegant statement

Terracotta LusterStone

A camel colored base was used on this sample followed by 2-3 coats of Terracotta LusterStone.  Metallic gold dimensional stenciling was added in a random pattern

Royal Jade LusterStone

This sample was undercoated with gold and azure blue LusterStone.  Specs of these colors show through the layers of royal jade.  Good lighting is essential to show off the shimmer of this finish.

Leather

The look of distressed leather is appropriate for walls, cabinet panels or desktops.  Three colors of glaze were used in this sample.

Crackled Leather

This finish has a beautiful texture and dimension.  It can be applied to walls, molding or furniture. A wax topcoat adds a nice sheen and protective layer

Venetian Gem

Venetian Gem is an elegant finish that replicates finishes of the old masters.  It is a washable material made of ground marble dust that is applied in a 7 or 8 step process by layering different levels of the finish.

Old World Texture

This sample incorporates two tinted shades of Plastertex, untinted Venetian Gem and an overall application of Stain & Seal.  It is fairly smooth but has warmth, richness  and depth.

Wood Graining

A Mahogony woodgrained sample

Green Marble

Green Marble is one among a large variety of realistically painted imitations. The four basic types of marble: veined, breche, cloudy and onyx or agate. Some very interesting effects can be achieved such as imitation of semi-precious Lapis Lazuli and Malachite.  Colors are customized to the client's decor.

Fantasy Marble

Fantasy Marbles are imaginary and can be painted in virtually any palette of colors.  They can also be painted on any area or surface.

Old World Fresco

Old World Fresco is a unique multi-layered texture finish that enables an experienced artist to be creative.  Old pitted textures can simulate different backgrounds with some very interesting effects.  Optional custom or catalog images such as  floral motif, ancient Greek and Italian renderings can be embedded into the finish and sized to any specification.

Elephant Hide

Elephant Hide is a nice textured finish. It has a raised wrinkled surface - both washable and durable.  It can be done in a wide variety of colors to suit specific decorative needs.

Castle Block Wall

Castle Block Wall captures the lost grandeur of the old castles. This faux stone wall finish recreates the look and texture of the stone wall structures found in Europe.

Copper Patina

This faux effect produces an authentic patina or rust finish on any surface. When used in combination with a metallic finish a variety of different looks can be created, depending on the surface over which it is applied.  It is used to give an aged, weathered or distressed effect.

Light Verdigris

Verdigris (green of Greece) finish creates a weathered, oxidized-looking finish that can be done on concrete, metal, wood or PVC.  It can have a bronze or copper basecoat, and the tones can be adjusted to the client's preference. This faux finish is very durable and can be used on outdoor elements.

Textured Stripes

Stripping is a faux technique that imitates wall paper. This elegant wall treatment is suitable for dining or living rooms.  Unlike wall paper which once is hung on the wall and becomes a permanent feature that is difficult to remove, stripping offers options and customization such as width of stripes and colors.  It can also incorporate texture for more dynamic effect.

Distressed Leather with Tortoiseshell inlay

Distressed leather is mainly a furniture finish applied to tabletops.  The textured tortoiseshell inlay with mitered corners is an optional detail.   It can be done in numerous custom colors.

         


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