This article is only for those who are ready to learn how to faux paint exposed brick wall finish.

I know this can get really boring if your not looking for information about painting a faux exposed brick faux finish.  Sorry… But some are asking for more information and for those people…YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!

Check out this page ONLY if you are interested in seeing another site with faux brick breakouts and faux plaster walls.  Even a faux brick arch is pictured as well as some other great murals!!

Janet Checker, Murals at the Twisted Taco Cafe

If you have read this far…you must be interested in learning to paint faux exposed bricks and breakout plaster wall finishes.  One of the best ideas I have for you is to click on this link and save all the articles and pictures.

A file like this will help you get through those times when you are questioning your ability to paint realistic looking faux bricks.  A slew of photos and tidbits of information can often get you over the hump and on to painting those bricks fast!

Here are some excerpts from the Brick Video Debra made.  The first one shows a bit about grout and the color she demonstrates.  The second one is about adding some dimension to your brick or “aging” it so it looks older and not “new”.

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Check out this great video on the steps you will need to take in order to get a room ready for painting.  It offers great tips concerning: drop cloths, cleaning the walls, primer, and much more.  If you are getting ready for a painting project in YOUR home, the most important part of the job is the PREPARATION!

If you have any further questions about preparing a room for painting, be sure to stop by the TPL FORUM and post your question there.  Happy Painting Everyone!

I found several video’s that show some basic mural painting tips.

Video #1

• Where to find reference pictures
• How to plan the layout
• What to use to get the mural outline on the wall

Video #2

• What to paint first
• How to block in background colors
• What is “dry brushing”

Video #3

• The last step in mural painting
• Using highlight & shadow colors

DecoArt Texture Glass is a unique easy to use texture that drys clear.

It is used to give plain glass a paint-able texture. Check out this video where the texture glass is used to create a beautiful modern decor item out of an ordinary glass vase.

Steps to create a texture glass vase:

1. Apply the texture paint

2. While it is still wet, create designs using a texture tool – allow to dry

3. Apply a coat of metallic paint – allow to dry

4. Brush on a glaze colors and wipe off

Glass Expressions (CREATE UNIQUE GLASSWARE FOR YOUR HOME)

Watch this video for step by step instructions on how to tape your surface in order to do a faux painted stripe finish.

1. Use quality tape – low tack painter’s tape that is good for freshly painted surfaces

2. Measure your stripes with either a regular level or laser level

3. Tape the outside edge of stripe

4. Start from top to bottom and make sure there are no bubbles in the tape. You want clean smooth edges so your tape doesn’t bleed through.

5. Use something hard to press down on the tape so it adheres well to the surface.

Here is an example of good quality tape:

Scotch Blue Safe-Release Painter’s Tape