Group C- Decorative finishes

Group C-  Decorative finishes
d. Faux finishes

Faux Wood Technique

• Step 1: Sand the Dresser and Paint
• Step 2: Mix and Apply the Top Coat Glaze
• Step 3: Apply the Graining Tool Technique

Step 1: Sand the Dresser and Paint

Sand through the top layer, to prepare the dresser for paint.
Apply a brown latex eggshell paint, then allow to dry.

Step 2: Mix and Apply the Top Coat Glaze

Add three parts glaze to one part latex paint to create a topcoat glaze. Use a darker shade than the base coat.
Apply the topcoat glaze.

Step 3: Apply the Graining Tool Technique

While the paint is still wet, drag the graining tool over the topcoat using a rocking motion.


 Website: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/faux-wood-dressors/index.html

Faux bois - faux wood technique

 
ABOVE: Create unique textures and stains on supawood furniture using Woodoc Gel Stains. For this project you can use Butter and Rosewood Gel Stains.

Before you tackle a complicated project like the one above, use squares of supawood to practice your technique on beforehand.

You will need:
Woodoc Gel Stain in 2 colours (a light and dark colour preferably)
Rubber gloves
Rocker
Woodoc steelwool
Woodoc 10 interior sealer
Paintbrush
Small sponges


Here’s how:

1. Cover the entire area with a liberal amount of Woodoc gel stain. Rub over the surface but leave plenty of gel behind to work with.

2. Place the rocker at the top - or bottom edge of the board and gently glide across the surface - rocking as you go along to achieve the different grain. Start again from the top for the next row. Let dry.



3. Apply a liberal amount of Woodoc 10 with a paintbrush, stroking from top to bottom.
You will see that the sealer is quickly absorbed and you will need to immediately re-apply until it is no longer quickly absorbed. Let dry.
Apply a second and third coat to the surface, allowing drying time between each coat.

Website: http://www.home-dzine.co.za/



More Examples

The type of wood and stained finish is up to you. Whether it's a light wood with little wood grain or dark with heavy wood grain, it can all be done with paint and glaze.
First a primer...

Then your top coat glazes to create a faux wood finish...

When done right you won't even be able to tell that it's all paint. It will look like expensive, stained wood.