Kitchens counters and backsplashes created with rich, colorful granite are one of the most popular upgrages you can have in your home. Can't afford granite countertops? Create them your self with Faux Painting. It's an easy and affordable way to change boring, chipped and outdated Formica counters into beautiful realistic, fool everyone, smooth granite countertops.
One place builders and remodelers miss the mark is that all the switchplate covers will usually be builder white plastic. This creates a chicken pox effect on those gorgeous granite backsplashes. If you want a finished and upscale look to your real or faux granite backsplashes, learn to create faux granite switchplate covers.
Its easy to replacate the look of granite. It takes a bit of time and effort, but the results are well worth all the work. Choosing the colors to use is probable the most important task. Then, learning to use a sea sponge to create the granite texture is the next thing you must learn.
Faux Granite Painting Laminate Countertops
Outdoor Painting Techniques and Faux Finishes covers the basics of using 3 sea sponges and three colors of paint to get the correct granite look.
Samples of Faux Granite Swithplate covers that blend perfectly.
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Another alternative is to purchase something other than the standard plastic switch plates. Switchplates can be found in ceramic, copper and steel. Many classic and designer styles and patterns are available. There is surely one to match or complement your decor. One source of such switchplates is: Southwestern and Designer Switchplates