faux finish

Faux Finish & Decorative Painting

Venetian plaster, limewash, and metallic accents by a dedicated decorative crew.

About faux finish & decorative painting

Decorative finishes are the difference between a painted room and a designed room. Venetian plaster, limewash, color washing, and metallic accents add depth, texture, and movement that flat paint cannot.

Our decorative crew is separate from our standard painters — these are artisans with 10+ years of plaster and faux finish experience. Every project starts with a sample board so you see the exact finish before we commit a wall.

What's included

Sample board with your exact finish and colors
Wall prep to a smooth Level-5 finish
Tinted base coat
Multiple decorative coats applied by hand
Burnishing, polishing, or distressing as the finish requires
Sealer coat for washability

Our process

1
Sample board
Every project starts with a 2'x2' sample board in your exact finish, colors, and lighting. We don't paint a wall until you approve the sample.
2
Level-5 wall prep
Decorative finishes telegraph every imperfection. We skim walls to a Level-5 finish first.
3
Hand-applied finish
Every coat is applied by hand by a dedicated artisan. Venetian plaster, limewash, and metallics are not roller-applied finishes.
4
Sealer & walkthrough
A final sealer coat makes the finish washable. You walk every wall with the artisan before we leave.

Why homeowners choose us

Dedicated decorative crew

These artisans don't do standard interior repaints. They do plaster and faux finishes full-time, every day.

Sample boards before walls

You see the exact finish in your exact lighting before we commit. No surprises.

Designer-quality results

The same finishes used by high-end interior designers — applied by the same level of craftsperson.

Recent work

Close-up of a paint brush applying cream paint to wood trim

Two-story home with freshly painted exterior siding and white trim

Professional painter rolling sage green paint onto an interior wall

Open dining room with warm white painted walls and chandelier

Frequently asked questions

+What's the difference between Venetian plaster and limewash?

Venetian plaster is a polished, marble-like finish with depth and sheen. Limewash is a matte, mottled finish with old-world texture. We do both and can show you samples.

+Can these finishes be washed?

Yes — every decorative finish gets a sealer coat that makes it washable with a damp cloth.

+Is this more expensive than regular paint?

Yes — typically 3–8x the cost per square foot. But it's transformative on accent walls, ceilings, and entryways.

+What's included in the warranty?

Every job carries our 10-year workmanship warranty. If the finish peels, blisters, or cracks within ten years, we return and re-coat the affected area at no charge.

+What paints do you use?

Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura by default. Zero-VOC alternatives (Natura, Harmony) are available at no upcharge.

+Are you licensed and insured?

Yes — fully licensed in every state we serve, with $2M general liability and workers' comp on every crew.

Get a free faux finish & decorative painting quote

Same-day response in most markets. Fixed-price quotes, 10-year warranty.

Call (888) 555-0142 Request a free quote