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How Much Does Faux Finishing Cost?

Faux (pronounced "Foe") finishing is an elegant and premium painting technique that mimics the appearance of materials like stone, marble, wood, among others. This method can transform wood columns to look like marble, age wood furniture and door trims, and more.

The benefit of faux finishing is the cost savings it offers while achieving a high-end look. However, it's crucial to hire professionals skilled in faux finishing rather than a standard painting company or attempting DIY without significant practice.

Cost Breakdown of Different Faux Finishings

The cost of faux finishing varies significantly based on the desired effect. Here's an overview of the costs associated with various faux finishes:

• Basic textures: National prices range from £1.69 - £3.34 per square foot.
• Marbelizing: Costs between £4.43 - £8.07 per square foot.
• Wood grain and stria: Prices range from £5.17 - £9.25 per square foot.
• Metallic: Costs between £4.80 - £9.15 per square foot.
• Paper and stencils: Ranges from £3.26 - £8.81 per square foot.
• Plaster: Prices between £5.96 - £12 per square foot.
• Stone or brick: Costs range from £4.63 - £7.71 per square foot.
• Mural: Depending on the artist's skill level, this can cost between £30.84 - £38.56 per square foot.

Note: These costs can vary based on location, the complexity of the project, and the specific materials used. It's always best to get multiple quotes to ensure you receive the best price and quality for your faux finishing project.

Prepping your walls for faux finish painting is one of the most important tasks during your project. Additional costs can arise if you are in an older home and need extra filling, or other prep work in order to prepare your surfaces for the faux finish. In newer homes, it is advised to consult with your builder to make sure your new walls are able to handle the faux finish without extra precautions or measures taken.

How Much Will It Cost To Paint Faux Finishing?

When shopping for faux finishing service providers, most will quote you on a per square foot basis.

The overall cost to paint your faux finish will vary a bit depending on the desired effect, the scale of the job, the contractor you choose, and original condition of the material. Generally, you can expect to pay somewhere between £1.50 and £7.50 per square foot, but this can be in the region of between £30 - £38 per sq ft for murals done by a professional artist. The average cost of faux finishing, however, comes in at around £3 per sq ft.

A properly done faux treatment on a surface will be very difficult to recognize as paint. It will either look like the marble or stone it was being painted to mimic or it will minimally appear to be a high-end wallpaper. It is also possible to create three-dimensional effects through the use of faux finishing. Some specialized paints include small pieces of silica to help create a suede material effect when properly applied to a surface.

You may be able to do a simple or basic faux finish painting yourself if you are an enthusiastic DIYer, but you may not get the finish you imagined. A faux paint kit can be purchased for around £19 and should include a wool applicator, a brush, and special tools for creating texture. The paint will cost you anywhere from £15 per gallon for basic paint up to ?38 per gallon for a high-end specialty paint.

Your provider should be able to show you a visual catalog of the various materials they are able to approximate with the faux painting process. Each type of effect will typically have its own cost associated with it. Be sure to compare several quotes and check references before you give the go ahead.

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The best way to get a handle on the cost to paint your faux finish is to allow a local contractor to visit your home and provide some suggestions, options, and an official price estimate for FREE.

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