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Faux finishing and Gilding

"Faux" in French means "false." The faux finish is a fake finish that allows you to create truly impressive illusory finishes. Which will turn your walls into coverings with various effects: metallic, suede, silk, parchment, cracks, shells, sand and brick. It also gives an illusion of a cloudy sky - any that you prefer. Faux finish allows you to modify not only your walls, but also cabinets and doors to give a look of wood in mahogany, maple, oak or walnut.

"Gilding" covers a number of decorative techniques for applying a small gold leaf on hard surfaces. It can be wood, stone, stucco, metal, to get a thin coating of gold. The extraordinary depth and texture of the gilding create a luxurious surface that adds drama to your interior. Gold-plated artificial coatings can be perfectly applied on almost any surface, from furniture to stucco moldings on ceilings.

For more examples of faux finishing and gilding, please visit my gallery.