Never fauxed painted--which one should I try?

22 years ago

Hi,

I posted this at the Decorating Forum so I apologize if you read it there also.

I need help deciding which faux paint would be good and the colors. Thank you guys for your help. I've never faux painted but I think I can.

I painted three major colors in this new house. The kitchen, breakfast and family room are terracotta. The entry, mudroom, den (library type room) dining room and laundry are olive green. The master and master bath are a tan.

I want the house to end up with a Western, slightly rustic feel.

While I love terracotta, with the rusty brown floor, the overall feel is just a bit too orange for me. I'm thinking maybe I should do some faux painting with the "Woolie (Home Depot) look. I can't decide what colors to mix. If you don't mind going to my link below, I would love your input.

I also included a sample of my granite--the actual piece is nicer than this photo. It's more of a true coffee with cream/tobacco look.

Another problem I have is that I used bullnosed sheetrock so it's very difficult to start and stop different colors.

In the photos the green looks more green than the true olive green it is.

Thanks for your ideas. I appreciate them.

Linda

Here is a link that might be useful: Interior Colors

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pennymacdonald
22 years ago
You wanted my thoughts on your home well here they are...OMG, when can I move in with you? LOL What a beautiful home you have! Geesh, if I had to do anything and I don't think that you really need anything, I guess I would maybe tone down the kitchen by adding a lite touch of a wash to the walls. Boy, your home is beautiful. This would just give it more demention. I love the colours you have picked. They compliment each other so well. I have added a site that you could check out some ideas. I don't know if you know her or not but I refer to her books all the time. Go to www.debbietravis.com. Then go to Room or Technique. You can get a lot of ideas here. And she shows you how to apply them to your home. Hope this helps a bit.
Please let us know what you have done and keep us up to date on the pictures. I love the kitchen windows. Looks like a ranch type judging by the fence I see out the window. Just BEAUTIFUL...where is this lovely home of yours? Just being nosey! LOL
Good Luck...not that you will need it. :0)
Penny

Here is a link that might be useful: faux painting
kcfilley
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22 years ago
Penny,

Thank you for all your kind comments. This house has been overwhelming to complete. I'm 35 miles from the metro area and I was the general contractor. It's a concrete house with foam and steel. It's way too big so come on over! You can help me vacumn!!! I'm in MO.

The railing you see through the window is on the deck.

Here are shots of the exterior if I have the link right.

I'm going to try to figure out how to do a color wash. From what I've seen, that is my favorite faux look--especially for such a large space. However, the samples I tried last night just look milky.

Can the color be thinned with water instead of the glaze?

Thanks again.

Linda

Here is a link that might be useful: Exterior
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