Linen and Denim Paint Techniques

Your room will look clean and classic when you apply a linen or denim paint finish. (1:36)

Learn about other decorative painting techniques with these step-by-step videos.

Introduction to decorative painting techniques Overview of faux painting

Basic and Intermediate Decorative Painting Methods

These methods use standard paints, glazes and applicators.

Ragging
Sponging
Color washing
Clouds
Damask stripe technique
Travertine marble

Techniques that Use Special Applicators or Paints

Some of these looks require special applicators; others use paints specifically designed to give a unique finished effect. You can find them in your Sears paint department.

Granite look
Brushed suede effect
Crackle finish
Sand drift finish
Old World plaster technique
Metallic technique finish
Lime wash
Moonlit weave
Crushed velvet finish
Texture wash

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