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Old World Wall Finishes Workshop
Learn how to create the rich textures of the "Old World
" - the finishes found in Europe and other ancient places.
The following finishes are accomplished at our new Old World
Wall Finishes Workshop! Check our
workshop schedule. To sign-up, call 1-800-PRO-FAUX, or fill
out our contact form for
further information. You can also visit our secure
online store!
to reserve a seat at one of our workshop.
Next workshop!
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Acquerello
Acquerello (ah-queer-rell-o), Italian for
watercolor. With the texture of sandstone and the rich
glow of the rising sun, you're sure to find the perfect
wall for this glorious finish. Colorwashing over slight
texture is such an affordable and easy way to build depth
and radiant light effects on larger walls in today's homes.
For incredibly flat and lap free protection, use Zero
Gloss varnish for years of durability.
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Spaccature
"Spaccature"
(spack-ah-tour-ay), Italian for "cracks in plaster".
This high-end designer finish is ideal for flat walls
and suitable for furniture and wide moldings. Create numerous
color combinations including metallic grounds with tinted
spatula coats. Overglaze for added depth and protection.
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Leta
del Bronzo
Leta del Bronzo (Lay-tah dell-bron-zo), Italian for "the
age of bronze". Just the name takes you back several
centuries. This is another removable metallic finish that
would look equally handsome in a cozy den, on a library
ceiling, or on a favorite accessory.
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Crature
Crature (Cray-tour-ay), Italian for "moon craters".
Create this removable metal texture on walls, ceilings
and furniture or wherever else you find appropriate. This
wonderful finish will serve as an inspiration for many
more.
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Finitura
Ruvida
Finitura
Ruvida (fin-eh-tour-ah roo-vee-dah), Italian for "rough
finish". Sometimes you require a rough stone or plaster
texture that looks great and can hold up to literally
anything you can throw at it. Ideal for halls and high-traffic
areas, this flexible texture can take a beating. Colorwashing
and overglazing beautify and seal the surface.
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Finitura
Scopata
Finitura
Scopata (fin-eh-tour-ah sko-pa-tah), Italian for swept
finish. Generations of masons and plasterers indeed sparked
creativity in otherwise laborious trades. I wonder who
first thought to stick a broom into the wet finish. Was
it intentional or just a happy accident that happened
while cleaning up one day? Perhaps the broom finish stuck
because it served the dual function of practicality and
esthetics.
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Finitura
Liscia
Finitura
Liscia (fin-eh-tour-ah lee-sha), Italian for "smooth
finish". Elegant simplicity is the best description
for this timeless wall and furniture finish. Create an
array of pastel hues by experimenting with various color
combinations. The look and feel of Toscana-Smooth finish
will be greatly appreciated by your well-traveled clients
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Intarsio
Intarsio (in-tar-see-oh), Italian for inlaid
wood, stone or plaster. Our faux embedded stencil pattern
technique will save you hours of time and tons of energy.
This method gives you the sophisticated look of a tediously
embedded pattern with less effort.
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