Single-process vertical strie is a faux painting technique that creates the illusion of height in a room.

The technique of faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Striped effects create rich textures and handmade detail that cannot be matched by wallpaper patterns, and they make a room with a low ceiling appear taller.

Ragging is a faux painting technique that provides both warmth and texture to any room.

Tom Alsop, president of Liquid Ceramic, joins Steve Easley to discuss the company's architectural coatings that look, feel, and go on like paint, yet add an extra layer of energy loss protection to a home's interior and exterior surfaces. On a home's exterior, the company's coatings, which is an acrylic based polymer, can be applied to almost any surface including wood, masonry, brick, stucco, and even some types of vinyl siding. Interior coatings are available in any color in flat, low luster, and eggshell finishes.

…varying lengths and taper neatly. They have a ferrule, or band, that holds the bristles tightly to the handle. Quality brushes hold more paint, don t lose bristles, paint smoother and are easier to use than cheaper alternatives. Spray equipment…

…paintbrush those made of natural-hair bristles and those made with synthetic materials…
…coating, use only brushes with synthetic bristles. No matter how much water they are exposed…
…quality paintbrush? Pay attention to the bristles. They should have split ends, to…

…approach to deal with random areas that need fixing is to load a stipple or chip brush with tinted glaze. Tap the ends of the bristles on the areas to be repaired. You can re-apply the pattern with a cotton cloth and soften the results with cheesecloth…

…brush into it and work it up into the bristles on a clean part of the palette. Wipe…
…excess is on the edge. Wipe the blunt bristles gently. Little pigment should come off…
…counterclockwise motion, keeping the bristles of the brush perpendicular to the wall…