color wash -is a free-form finish that creates subtle variations of color, giving the affect of slight vibration of the surface, achived by applying multiple hues of glaze blended together on various ways,

   fresco ? simple technique, uses mixtures of tint and joint compound to add mottled color and subtle texture to plain walls,

 marbling ? imitation of marble on walls or furniture, to pant marble realistically,

 (or) marbleizing ? paint a fantasy marble or a marble effect,

 papier collé ? tactile finish relies on the use of  craft paper pasted up to the wall,

   ragging - applying glaze  to the wall by dabbing a bunhed-up clothes/ cheesclothes, is also described as a cloth distressing,

   relief  effect ? decoration on the wall surface z embossed motifs achieved by impint In wet joint compound or by applying the compound,

  sponging ? applying glaze  to the wall by dabbing a sea sponges, In various shapes, achieving either simple design (resembling the wall papers) and more sophisticated ones,

  strié ?a glazing technique that creates soft thin streaks of color using a paint brush. It is a technique often used to simulate fabrics such as linen and denim,

   texture effect ? achieving the texture on the wall by applying glaze mixed with fine filler e.g. grit,

   trompe l?oeil ? realistic painting technique to create architectural details inside,

   venetian plaster - is a smooth and often shiny plaster design that appears textured but is smooth to the touch. It resembles a real marble but differ in drawing,

   wood graining ? imitation of drawing of wood grains.

 Not all the samples are presented in web portfolio.

 Below are samples of Faux Finishes (click on one of the small pictures under the big one):