Faux Finishes

The Faux Effects® Silver line of products was developed to offer the non-professional as well as the accomplished artist a versatile line of non-toxic, easily managed materials with which to produce a durable, high quality decorative finish. All Faux Effects® Silver line products are water-based, making them low VOC and low odor by nature. These products can be used to produce a variety of special effects, with consistent results, over a wide range of surfaces.

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Our world famous AquaGlaze® is a slow drying, semi-opaque glazing medium which allows extra drying time for decorative finishing. Simply add 100% acrylic latex paint for hundreds of glazing colors.

AquaGlaze® is a complex, slow drying glazing medium which is used in combination with ordinary latex paint. (good quality works best.) The standard mixing ratio is to add 5% to 30% latex paint to 70% glaze. Aqua Glaze® mixture can be applied over substrates such as best quality semi-gloss acrylic latex. Aqua Glaze® was designed to work in a well sealed surface for maximum slow drying. This is why it is suggested to first coat any painted surface with at least one generous coat of SetCoat® Clear or to work on a surface coated with SetCoat®. AquaGlaze® mixtures are easily worked and are easy to use for a variety of attractive decorative finishes including marble, wood graining, rag-rolling, sponging, bagging, pouncing and stippling. AquaGlaze® has the feature of allowing one to use already tinted latex paints with no need to be an expert color mixing specialist. Just use paint store color charts when picking color glazing combinations. AquaGlaze® durability will depend on the quality and amount of the latex paint added to the glaze. Both interior and exterior latex may be used. AquaGlaze® decorative finishes should be clear coated with Aquaguard™ for increased durability for use in kitchen and bathrooms where a great deal of chemical and wear protection is needed. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Available in pints, quarts, and gallons.

AquaCreme™ is a clear glazing creme added to artist's colors for translucent effects. For superior transparency, add to our FauxCreme®Color™ for marbling, glazing, wood-graining, and other artwork.

AquaCreme™ is a breakthrough in a clear creme glazing medium. AquaCreme™ offers truly unique features, allowing for not only longer working time, but offering better working characteristics as well. When normal glazes are half dry, you can pull and mar the finish. AquaCreme™ offers the ability to be worked all the way to an almost dry state, allowing for dry brushing and even the creation of positive and negative patterns with ease. AquaCreme™ is slow drying for easy workability. Layers can be added with no need to coat between them. AquaCreme™ performs best when used as a system over SetCoat® or SetCoat® Clear basecoats. Best of all AquaCreme™ is low in VOCs and friendly to you and the environment. Aqua Creme™ stays put when applying (no dripping) and gives a professional translucent look for all your faux and decorative finish work. Marbling, wood graining, and antiquing executed in AquaCreme™ all take on a superior appearance when used in conjunction with FauxCreme® Color. Just add varying amounts of FauxCreme® Color to produce depth of color required for particular finish. AquaCreme™ may be used for all traditional glazing techniques. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Available in pints, quarts, and gallons.

AquaExtender™ (Master Extender) is a clear additive to increase "open time" of AquaCreme™ and AquaGlaze® . Especially helpful in very dry environments or when time-consuming manipulation of layers is involved.

Average addition for slow drying 4 - 8 oz per gallon. Sold in pints, quarts and gallons.

SoSlow™ Super Extender, an additive that greatly slows the drying time of water-based finishing products, allows finishers and decorative artists to maximize control of open time to create a broad range of effects over a desired period of time.

SoSlow™ is a very effective thinner and a retardant for color concentration porducts such as Stain & Seal™, FauxCreme®, AquaGlaze® and all color mixtures. The composition of SoSlow™ helps sepatate the color distribution resulting in a very smooth, slow drying clolr coat, especially useful for cabinet and furniture refinishing. In special circumstances, SoSlow™ can even be used alone as a glazing medium for the ultimate slow drying glaze. SoSlow™, avialable in 16 oz., quart and gallon sizes, is a translucent, low -VOC product with excellent workability over porous substrates. It can be mixed at a rate of 50% by volume into Stain & Seal™ to make a liquid stain that is easy to manage on large surfaces. Or, added into metallic paint at a rate of 10% by volume for ease of application on large surfaces in hot or warm conditions.

AquaCrackle®  is a water-based, 2-part furniture quality crackle system. You can produce small to giant "California" cracks. Simply brush, roll, or spray over AquaSize®.

Available in Clear, White, Black, Gold, Silver, and Pearl. Sold in quarts and gallons. Covers Approximately: Black: 100 - 150 sq ft per gallon; Clear: 150 - 200 sq ft per gallon; White: 200 - 300 sq ft per gallon 

CrackleMate® is a clear additive used in SetCoat®, FauxCreme®Color, or latex paint which allows you to create unlimited custom crackle colors and effects. CrackleMate® is one part of a two part system and must be applied over AquaSize®.

Size must dry for at least 45 minutes or, more importantly, until tacky. CrackleMate™ is a clear, semi-paste paint additive that transforms SetCoat® and other Faux Effects® products into crackling materials. CrackleMate™ may also be added to ordinary latex wall paint with varying degrees of success depending upon the particular brand of paint and the amount of CrackleMate™ that is added to it. Normally, about 30% of CrackleMate™ is added to SetCoat®, but more can be added to produce larger cracks. In general, do not exceed 60% when adding to any paint material. CrackleMate™ may also be used as a crackle glazing material. In this case, add about 30% to 40% FauxCreme® Color into CrackleMate™, then brush or manipulate these colors into patterns. Cracking will occur as the colors dry. Many decorative and interesting crackle patterns can be obtained by playing with your mixtures and the methods of application over the crackle size. Lizard and snake skin are some examples of what one can obtain when FauxCreme® Color is added to CrackleMate™ and then blotted on over the crackle size. CrackleMate™ is a versatile decorating material and was designed by Faux Effects® to allow for great latitude in crackle mixtures and resulting effects. The best approach to learning what you can do with this material is to mix and play. Covers Approximately 200 - 400 sq ft per gallon. Sold in pints, quarts, half gallons, and gallons.

AquaSize® is the basecoat sizing "glue" material used in the 2-part CrackleMate® and AquaCrackle® systems. We recommend applying with a disposable foam brush, but for larger areas it can be rolled or sprayed. 

Covers Approximately 300 - 400 sq ft per gallon. Sold in pints, quarts, and gallons.

AquaGard™ (DuraSheen) is a water-based, non-yellowing varnish which provides a furniture quality finish. Rub between coats for a piano-like finish. 

AquaGard™ is a clear, furniture quality, durable, water base acrylic material. It is used as a top coat to increase the durability of a decorative finish. AquaGard™ is a clear anti-yellowing finish coat available in gloss, satin, dull, and clear flat. AquaGard™ may be applied by brush, roller, or spray and may be thinned up to 20% with tap water if desired. AquaGard™ is our most widely used clear coat product. It has good wear and chemical resistance. AquaGard™ is normally used as a protective clear coat on walls and furniture, but on table tops, AquaGard™ should be top coated with Aquathane™ for maximum toughness. AquaGard™ can be polished and rubbed smooth with steel wool and compounds after it has dried for at least 72 hours. AquaGard™ can also be used as a concrete sealer as well as a clear top coat on decorative finishes when working on concrete, but should be top coated with Aquathane™ for maximum durability on walked on surfaces. AquaGard™ should not be applied below 55 degrees F because application at low temperatures reduces the ability of this product to properly obtain a good film formation, thus reducing its durability. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Available in Gloss, Satin, Dull, and Clear-Flat. Sold in quarts and gallons.

AquaThane™ (DuraGard) is a co-polymer urethane designed for a tough, hard, anti-yellowing finish coat. Use on cabinets, floors, tabletops-anywhere a superior, tough, chemical resistant surface is required.

AquaThane™ is a clear, furniture quality, very durable water base polyurethane material. It is used as a clear top coat for maximum durability on any plain or decorative finish. AquaThane™ offers excellent UV protection which guards against film breakdown from the run rays. AquaThane™ has been used as a clear coat on automobiles in the Florida sun and has been proven to stand up well. AquaThane™ contains a Co-Solvent system that should be applied with caution over new or sensitive color or artwork. First apply a coat of SetCoat® Clear or AquaGard™ and allow to dry before applying AquaThane™. AquaThane™ may be applied by brush, roller, or spray and may be thinned up to 20% with tap water if desired. AquaThane™ can be polished and rubbed smooth with steel wool and compounds after it has dried for at least 72 hours. AquaThane™ can also be used as clear top coat on concrete for maximum durability on walked on surfaces. The concrete should first be coated with SetCoat® or AquaGard™ for their ability to deeply penetrate and bond to the concrete. AquaThane™ should not be applied below 55 degrees F because application at low temperatures reduces the ability of this product to properly obtain a good film formation, thus reducing its durability. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Available in Gloss, Satin, and Dull. Sold in quarts and gallons.

C-500™ Urethane is a commercial quality, water based, clear topcoat manufactured by Faux Effects® for use in water-wet conditions or where maximum durability is desired.

C-500 Urethane™ is pre-catalyzed so there is no messy mixing or measuring required. This product bonds and seals so completely it can be used for water fountain areas, decorative sink bowls, vanities, and kitchen counter tops. Available in Gloss, Satin, or Dull sheens in a variety of sizes.

ColorSeal™ is a clear easy to use topcoat with very low non-aggressive co-solvents in its chemical makeup.

This product is excellent as a barrier and finish coat over glazes, artwork and sensitive color work. It seals the decorative finish without disruption and prepares the surface to accept a tougher, more durable topcoat if needed. Sold in quarts and gallons.

AquaWax™ is a finishing material that is reminiscent of an Old World wax-coated wall, both in look and feel. Just rub or trowel on and buff. May be tinted with FauxCreme®Color. Excellent for sophisticated stenciling and can be painted over without removing.

 Covers Approximately 200 - 400 sq ft per gallon. Sold in pints, quarts, and gallons.

Aqua Finishing Paste™ is a clear, easy-to-use topcoat paste made for Stain & Seal®, but serves as a general topcoat as well. Provides a hard, satin finish coat. Apply as many layers as you desire with cheesecloth and buff in between coats.

Aqua Finishing Paste™ is a clear, furniture quality, durable water base resin paste formulated material. It is used as a clear top coat and decorative finishing material. Aqua Finishing Paste™ is a clear, tough, anti-yellowing rubbed on finish coat, that dries to a satin finish. Aqua Finishing Paste™ may be thinned up to 20% with tap water if desired. Aqua Finishing Paste™ may be re-coated with ordinary paint. Aqua Finishing Paste™ offers average UV protection which guards against film breakdown from the sun's rays. Aqua Finishing Paste™ contains a Co-Solvent system that should be applied with caution over new or sensitive color or artwork. Lightly rub on the first coat followed by heavier more aggressive applications as each coat dries and builds to a heavier film. Aqua Finishing Paste™ was developed to allow for easy finishing on hard to paint surfaces such as carved wood, chairs and railings, etc. Aqua Finishing Paste™ may be tinted with FauxCreme®Color and be used as a finish toner as well as a clear top costs. Aqua Finishing Paste™ has good wear and chemical resistance. Aqua Finishing Paste™, when colored with FauxCreme®Color, is an excellent stenciling material because it stays put and does not easily seep beneath the stencil edges. Aqua Finishing Paste™ also dries fast so that multi-layer stencils can be accomplished quickly. Aqua Finishing Paste™ can be polished and rubbed smooth with steel wool and compounds after it has dried for at least 72 hours. Aqua Finishing Paste™ should not be applied below 55 F because application at low temperatures reduces the ability of this product to properly obtain a good film formation, thus reducing its durability. Covers Approximately 50 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

FauxCreme®Color (AquaColor™) These acrylic, non-fading colors are artist quality tinting mediums recommended for maximum translucence with AquaCreme™.

Use straight from the bottle or mixed with creme for all decorative painting, stenciling, murals, floorcloths, and other forms of artwork. FauxCreme®Color is a water base resin and non organic color grind specially formulated artist material. It is used as a color additive that is mixed into AquaGlaze® or AquaCreme™ to produce quality faux and decorative finishes. FauxCreme®Colors are available in pigment and metallic colors. This material is unlike standard paint color tints in its formulated make up. FauxCreme®Colors  will dry to a hard, durable finish on its own unlike paint tints and will not bleed even in high concentrations. It also has a natural translucent quality. FauxCreme®Colors  may be used on interior painted and exterior glazed and decorated surfaces and has excellent UV sunlight protection. FauxCreme®Colors are normally used in AquaCreme™ and this combination dries to a durable finish (topcoat optional). FauxCreme®Colors may be used in AquaGlaze® instead of latex paint for very slow drying and great maneuverability for cloud effects and other soft decorative finishes. This combination, however, requires a carefully applied protective AquaGard™ clear coat for durability (spray coat is suggested). AquaGard™ contains a Co-Solvent system that should be applied with caution over new or sensitive color or artwork. Lightly coat on the first coat followed by a heavier more aggressive application after the light first coat has dried. FauxCreme®Colors may be applied by a cheese color or pouncing brushes for stencil work. FauxCreme®Colors should be stored in a cool dry location and be hand shaken every few months to ensure creamy consistency. FauxCreme®Colors should not be applied 55 degrees F because application at low temperatures reduces the ability of this product to properly obtain a good film formation, thus reducing its durability. Available in a wide assortment of colors as well as metallics. Sold in 8oz, 16oz, and Quart bottles.

FauxCreme®Color Hi-Lites (AquaColor™ Irridescent) are beautifully high reflective colors with iridescent sheens.

Rainbow reflections shine within the pastel color combinations. Use straight from the bottle or mix with glazes. Available in an assortment of iridescent colors. Sold in 8oz bottles.

SuperCréme Artist Colors™ are specially formulated, finely ground color pigments blended into a very special acrylic medium.

This silky artist paint is the perfect choice for trompe l’oeil,stencil work and murals. It may be applied over many surfaces, including primed canvas, plaster, fabric and masonry; use conventional artist brushes or a palette knife. Add SoSlow™ for slower drying/open time. SuperCréme Artist Colors resists yellowing and cracking as it ages and for watercolor applications; thin with water but note when dry, it’s water-resistant! The possibilities are endless for all artists! 16 artist colors available in 4oz. or 8oz. jars.

Designer Metallics™ are magnificent shades of rich, reflective metallic color sheens. Available in 10 designer shades, in both smooth and soft-textured, can also be layered for custom coloring.

Elegant, subtle metallic basecoats developed for the interior design and architectural trade. These metallics are so rich they can stand on their own or as basecoats for a variety of sophisticated and dramatic finishes. Superior hiding qualities are a bonus, often needing only one coat. Can be rolled or sprayed. Covers Approximately 300 - 400 sq ft per gallon.

Dutch Metals™ (Master Dutch Metals) are "jewelers' quality" Old World metallics made for an easy-to-apply leafing effect.

Just wipe it on and burnish up for elegant picture frames, lamps, and other accessories. Covers Approximately 12 sq ft per 8oz. Available in Gold, Copper, Silver, and Bronze. Sold in 8oz bottles.

FauxMetal™ is a heavily concentrated metallic paint that covers in one easy coat and resists tarnishing even when clear coated with a water-based product.

Faux Metal™ may be used for stenciling, decorative trim work, fabric painting, as a base coat for gilding effects and direct to metal applications. Easy to apply, easy to clean up and suitable for interior and exterior use.

MetalGlow™, a shimmering metallic paint that radiates designer quality in 67 rich, opulent colors. Apply MetalGlow™ to walls, furniture and accessories to create a stylish, one-of –a-kind look that everyone will want to copy.

Versatile and easy to use, MetalGlow™ produces a smooth, luminous surface that sparkles and glows when bathed in light. MetalGlow™ can provide you with a competitive edge, keeping your business and income well ahead of the curve. Metallic finishes are a new decorative trend and Faux Effects International, Inc., the original manufacturer of faux and decorative finishes, always provides you with superior products for the present and for trends yet to come.

SetCoat® (AquaBond™) is a specially formulated emulsion basecoat system. AquaBond™ provides superior bonding qualities, allows for more open time when used under glazing mediums and bonds to counter-tops, floors, and even concrete. 

SetCoat® (AquaBond™) is a product that was designed specifically to work as a basecoat for all your decorative finishing work with Aquacreme™ or AquaGlaze®. It is an excellent furniture refinishing product as well, as you do not have a strip off the old paint. The material has superb bonding and sealing qualities. SetCoat® material is available in off white, white (which can be tinted with FauxCreme®Color) black, 6 metallic colors and 13 custom colors. SetCoat® is the recommended sub-straight for producing classic  decorative finishes. It allows for the slow drying of AquaCreme™, AquaGlaze® and other materials in the Aqua™ System. In addition, the material may be used for both interior and exterior applications. Unlike common latex paints, the high grade, proprietary resin used in the manufacturing of SetCoat® allows the material to be hand rubbed to a satin patina, or wet sanded to a feather edge. Amazingly, SetCoat® is low in VOC content and friendly to the environment. SetCoat® is excellent for furniture and refinishing mica. Thoroughly clean the  old surface before applying the SetCoat® material (For cabinets, furniture, and mica finishes, sand the old surface with 220 grit roll, or spray. For second or multiple coats, allow the SetCoat® two coats.) If the SetCoat® is sprayed, it may be thinned with water if desired, but it is not necessary with most spray painting equipment. For roll-on applications, use Aqua™ fine quality sponge rollers. Finish roll in one direction, especially with metallic SetCoat®™. For brush applications, use a fine quality brush made for water base material. Finish brush in one direction with light brush pressure. Available in a wide selection of colors, metallics, as well as a tinting base. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

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SetCoat® Clear (AquaSeal) is a super-clear seal coat which turns any flat latex paint coat into an exceptional basecoat for decorative finishing. Sealing with SetCoat® Clear (or SetCoat®) gives more open time for glazing.

SetCoat® Clear is a product that is designed to work both as a primer seal coat and as a clear finish coat in the Aqua Finishing Solutions™ Systems. SetCoat® Clear seals porous wall paint and allows you more working time for AquaGlaze® and AquaCreme™ Finishes. This material is available only in a clear version. SetCoat® Clear is recommended to be put over both previously painted wall surfaces or newly painted surfaces. When you put SetCoat® Clear over flat or semi-gloss paint, it turns it into an extraordinary base coat paint for Aqua decorative finishes. Because it is clear, it will not change the color of your background coat. (Over very dark colors, SetCoat® Clear will produce a dull or frosty effect.) Its creamy consistency makes it easy to apply. SetCoat® Clear can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on and is perfect to apply over wall finishes for maximum durability. Do not exceed 20% water to volume for spray application. A fine grained sponge or short nap roller work best for hand applications. Allow at least four hours drying time before applying AquaGlaze® or AquaCreme™ color mixtures. Additionally, the material may be used for both interior and exterior applications. SetCoat® Clear is low in VOC content, and friendly to the environment. Easy soap and water clean up. Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon. Available in pints, quarts, half gallons, and gallons.

TextureFil™ is a time saving fill-in acrylic formulation that allows the user to smooth-out textured surfaces. No primer or SetCoat® is required prior to or after its application.

 
This remarkable product works as both a primer and base coat; it is a hard chemical resistant resurfacing product. It makes even heavy textures and stippled wall surfaces ready for smooth faux finishing with the application of a few simple trowel-on coats. TextureFil™ may be directly coated or decoratively finished with any Faux Effects® product; no need for additional primers or base coats. Sold in quarts and gallons.

AquaStone® (FauxTex) is a real stone textured material made from marble dust. Perfect for creating faux stone, limestone, adobe textures, and dimensional stencil patterns. Color wash with FauxCreme®Color and AquaCreme™® glaze combinations.

AquaStone™ should be used over a dry base coat of SetCoat® or AquaSeal™ for best bonding qualities. AquaStone™ is normally troweled on for creating blocks, stone, and bricks, and stucco patterns. AquaStone™ may be colored with FauxCreme® Color or color washed using a thinned out AquaCreme™ and Color mixture. AquaStone™ is rated both interior and exterior and has good natural UV protection.  AquaStone™ may be sanded smooth with ordinary sand paper. Wear a dust mask when sanding. AquaStone™ was developed for use on vertical and horizontal surfaces including table tops. AquaStone™ may be clear coated with AquaThane™ for maximum hardness and durability. Covers Approximately 75 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in pints, quarts, and gallons.

LusterStone® is a decorative architectural trowel-on coating, which produces a number of beautiful dimensional but smooth finishes.

This radically new product is unsurpassed in its ease of use because LusterStone™ does the work for you as it is applied; no hard burnishing required for designer quality results. This revolutionary new product can be used to produce a wide variety of high and low dimensional finishes. Trowel on thin coats for even more dimensional finishes. Available in 40 beautiful designer colors, it’s easy to produce a spectacular decorative finish. This amazing product is so versatile, easy to use and simple to repair, that it’s the professional decorator's choice for quality and beautiful results. Try LusterStone™ on your next decorative finishing project and see for yourself why so many professional finishers are raving about this product. Covers Approximately 50 - 150 sq ft per gallon.

LusterSuede™ is a revolutionary, new architectural coating that produces beautiful reflective suede-like patterns.

This product is unsurpassed in its ease of application and repair, simplicity and versatility. The nature of the material, allows it to be used to create a stunning variety of high/low dimensional finishes that do not requiring burnishing for a designer quality effect. Following a primer coat, it can be applied using a ¼” sponge/nap roller in an even smooth coat - moving the roller in a random pattern. Before dry, pounce the finish with a large pouncing brush to eliminate brush line. Apply a second coat by brush and immediately pounce the material applied.

Old World Texture Fresco® (AquaTex) reproduces that Old World "Fresco Look" on walls. It is a plaster-like clear material that can be tinted with FauxCreme®Color.

Apply in multiple layers to produce a positive/negative effect. Sand drift instructions in Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home by Gary Lord. Covers Approximately 300 - 400 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Palette Deco™ is a paste like, very durable finishing product needing no topcoat. It is available in a variety of colors, including metallics and pearlescents, which have excellent reflectability when dry. 

Palette Deco can be brushed, rolled and even sprayed on with the proper equipment. It can also be applied by trowel, spatula or palette knife. SetCoat® is the recommended surface for Palette Deco to be applied over. It is an excellent base for AquaCreme™ glazing techniques. There are many applications for Palette Deco including matching some expensive wallpapers. Stripes are very dramatic in Palette Deco. Stencil with Palette Deco for an embossed look. You can also produce a faux slate look. Palette Deco is also used as a base for future color work. Available in Clear, Black, and White as well as an assortment of metallics. Sold in quarts, gallons, and 5 gallons. To learn the correct application procedure for Palette Deco™, an Faux Effects®™ Certified Workshop is recommended.

PlasterTex® is a specially formulated Venetian Plaster base coat to use when a more textured plaster effect is desired. Apply multiple layers for a smoother finish. Polish or burnish to a sheen.

PlasterTex™ allows the finishing artist to produce Olde World Venetian Plaster finishes, with a particular quality in appearance that the work project demands. For a less sandy appearance, apply additional coats of Venetian Gem™ material on top of the PlasterTex™ until the exact grain and color is achieved. PlasterTex™ may be applied over most ordinary dry latex paints, but it is always suggested by Faux Effects, Inc. to check the bond in a small area before beginning or completing an entire work project with any paint or plaster material. This material may be color tinted with FauxCreme®Color. Faux Effects Olde World Lime Paint & Wash™ may be added to PlasterTex™ as a burnishing agent if this material is to be used as a finish coat. Do Not Exceed 25% Faux Effects Olde World Lime Paint & Wash™ in the mix.Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

SandStone® is a decorating material designed to be applied over most all old painted surfaces or new drywall. The end result is a "sandy" texture that can be scraped or sanded to bring out the embedded textures hidden within.

Sandstone™ can be tinted with all Faux Effects® product colors and commercially available colorants for water based paint materials. Sandstone™ is an excellent base for color glazing or Venetian Plaster™ finishes. Sandstone™ may be applied by brush, roll, or spray with a large spray fluid cap of at least 100 thousandths diameter. This may be thinned up to 30% with tap water for spray applications. Sandstone™ has good durability and may be used on both interior or exterior surfaces. Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

SofTex® is an easy to use soft textured product used to create a variety of cloth or fabric finishes. This unique material produces finishes with not only the look of fabric, but the FEEL as well!

SofTex™ has excellent bonding characteristics over old paint and will even smooth out nail holes, rough corners, and minor cracking on old walls. Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon.

StucoLux™ Fine Polishing is a decorative, easy polishing mineral-based plaster. A creamy, smooth material, it glides on easily across any substrate. StucoLux™ has very good interior and exterior durability and provides beautiful undulations of color depth in the final finish.

StucoLux™ Hi-Lite is a decorative, easy polishing mineral and mica-based plaster. A creamy, smooth material, it glides on easily acrossany substrate; StucoLux™ Hi-Lite has very good interior and exterior durability and provides beautiful bright metallic iridescent finish.

StucoLux™ Marmorino is a decorative, easy soft sheen polishing mineral based plaster. A creamy, fine sandy but smooth material, it glides on easily across any substrate. StucoLux™ Marmorino has very good interior and exterior durability and provides beautiful undulations of color depth in the final finish.

StucoLux™ Metallic is a decorative, easy polishing mineral and metal based plaster. A creamy, smooth material, it glides on easily across any substrate. StucoLux™ Metallic has very good interior and exterior durability and provides beautiful bright metallic finish.

StucoLux™ Seal is a translucent clear mineral and modern age wax based material. A creamy, smooth material, it glides on easily across any substrate. StucoLux™ Seal has very good interior and exterior durability and provides a translucent water resistant finish.

Olde World Marmorino™ is an authentic old world lime based marble product with a slightly sandy texture that burnishes to a smooth luster.

Designed for both interior and exterior use, Olde World Marmorino™ is versatile enough to be applied to walls, ceilings, columns and curved surfaces. Once again, the recommended base is Texture Coat™ or Plastertex™. The classic application is 2 coats with the second final coat burnished to a luster. Olde World Marmorino™ may be tinted with FauxCreme®Color; however, the color will dry 30-40% lighter. Olde World Marmorino™ combines modern technology with the finest old world quality ingredients to create a lasting finish of breathtaking beauty.

Olde World Stucco Lustro™ is a decorative, self-polishing lime based stucco. When applied correctly it will mimic the optical aspects and patterning of various types of marble. A creamy, smooth material that glides easily across any substrate, Olde World Stucco Lustro has breathability, versatility and beautiful chromatic gradations in the final finish.

Olde World Veneziano™ is an authentic, ultra smooth Venetian plaster formulated for interior use.

Smooth, sumptuous walls are effortlessly created with this easy to apply plaster.  The recommended base for this product is Texture Coat™ or Plastertex™ . Both products have the correct grit and absorption making application easier, especially for the beginner. A normal application is three thin coats and the product may be diluted up to 20% with water to achieve a thinner consistency. Although you may use  FauxCreme® Colorto tint Olde World Veneziano™, it is important to keep in mind that the color will dry 10-20% lighter. Burnish the material when 80-90% dry.

Venetian Gem® is a "marble plaster" developed to produce high quality multi-sheen finishes. Durable wear, high hide and chemical resistant. Polish or burnish to brilliant deep color sheens.

The material is translucent in nature and may be colored with FauxCreme® Color. Exterior applications should be top coated with special UV SetCoat®. Care should be taken to assure that the bond of the paint base coat is good before application because this material is heavy and could pull away if the base is not firmly attached to the underlying material. Once the condition of the base coat has been established, apply a coat of SetCoat® to start and allow this material to dry thoroughly. Durable wear, high hyde and chemical resistant. Polish or burnish to brilliant deep color sheens. Available in Old World Colours, Jewel Colours, as well as a tinting base. Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Venetian Gem® Bellissimo plaster is a marble plaster formulated to produce high quality plaster finishes. It is a light bodied, creamy plaster material that is easier to apply as a result of the products finer consistency.

Specially developed for the professional faux and decorative artist, this versatile plaster can be layered with other Faux Effects International products to create rustic old world plaster finishes or when used alone can be burnished to emit the classic, polished Venetian plaster shine with very little effort, using cheesecloth or a plastic/stainless steel trowel. Smooth, uniformly glossy, marble-like surfaces can be created as well as the traditional matte/high shine plaster variation. Available in Old World Colours, Jewel Colours, as well as a tinting base. Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Venetian Gem® Base Coat is a versatile plaster formulated to produce professional custom decorative plaster finishes. Providing the decorative artist with a variety of options, this adaptable product may be used to create lightly or heavily textured surfaces.

Venetian Gem® Base Coat is easily distressed and can be gently polished to create a classic high/low plaster look. Because it is tintable, it can be custom colored to produce layered single or multicolored finishes. Covers Approximately 100 - 200 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Venetian Gem® Clear Gloss Coat is a clear product that offers the ease of a trowel application and dries to a durable, water resistant, high gloss finish.

Easily tinted and versatile, Venetian Gem® Clear Gloss Coat can be used to add a clear, polished final coat to any number of finishes. Intriguing multi dimensional effects can be created by tinting the material different complementary colors and layering the product over a Venetian Gem® Plaster base resulting in increased depth, play of light and color. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Venetian Gem® Finish Coat is a light bodied, translucent, decorative plaster material. Developed by Faux Effects International, Inc., Venetian Gem® Finish Coat is specially formulated to produce designer quality, ‘old world plaster’ finishes.

With this product, professional decorative and faux finishing artists now have the capability to easily incorporate exquisite multi-colored or highly polished metallic effects into their plaster work. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Venetian Gem® Hi-Lite is an iridescent material that can be used to provide a satiny pearlescent effect over any of the products in the Venetian Gem® series.

Superior reflective characteristics can be created with multi layer applications over a dark colored base. A smooth, subtle iridescent sheen can easily be created over a light colored plaster finish with a single layer. Available in seven colors, the application of this product as a final finish coat results in a gorgeous finish that is flexible, durable and water resistant. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Texture Coat™ is a light texture, with superior bonding and sealing qualities, make Texture Coat™ an ideal base coat for Olde World Marmorino™, Olde World Veneziano™, Lusterstone™ and Venetian Gem®.

The recommended substrate for layered plaster finishes, Texture Coat™ is also very attractive as a slightly textured finish all on its own. Sold in quarts and gallons. To learn the correct application procedure for Texture Coat™™, an Faux Effects®™ Certified Workshop is recommended.

TruTint Stone™ is a thick textured material with the capacity to tint to a true deep color when combined with FauxCreme®Color tinting products.

Authentic looking brick and adobe finishes can be created as well as the simulation of life-like rock and mineral formations. Sold in quarts and gallons. To learn the correct application procedure for TruTint Stone™, an Faux Effects®™ Certified Workshop is recommended.

Mica Glow Powders™

Powders with excellent reflective qualities that generate a dramatic luminosity when added to Olde World Venetian Wax™ and applied over Olde World Marmorino™ and Olde World Veneziano™.

LimeSlag™ is an integral part of the Venetian Gem® family of products. The addition of Lime Slag™ to Venetian Gem® Plaster will result in a finish of increased beauty and brilliance as well as superior hardness.

A 25% addition of Lime Slag™ will slightly thicken the Venetian Gem™ material, which may then be troweled onto a properly prepared substrate. (SetCoat® is the recommended products for preparing the substrate.) Once dry, fine sanding then burnishing will produce a radiant, durable finish. Alternatively, Lime Slag™ may be tinted and thinned with water for use as a staining or burnishing agent over dry Venetian Gem™. A thin skim coat application that is burnished when dry will produce a brilliant, polished look. To learn the correct application procedure for Lime Slag™, an Faux Effects®™ Certified Workshop is recommended.

Old World Lime Paint is a decorating material to apply over most all water-based painted surfaces, Stucco, or raw wood. After it dries, it continues to "leech", which brings out the oxidized color of the embedded lime material. Tint with FauxCreme®Color.

Stain & Seal™ is a unique water-based gel-like stain. Just wipe on with cheesecloth or rag and Stain & Seal™ both seals and stains in one simple operation.

These products contain high quality, super ground pigments in a unique water based formula that are unsurpassed in reflective color quality. Stain & Seal™ is easy to use, rub it generously onto a work piece, wait minutes and wipe excess off with terry cloth towel. Stain & Seal™ is a versatile, professional finishing product with non-hazardous, non-flammable color and resin ingredients and has a pleasant odor. Stain & Seal™ is rated for interior use only because the highly reflective color material has a limited resistance to the UV in direct sun rays. Stain & Seal™ is easy to finish off, just wipe on at least two layers of Aqua Clear Finishing Paste™ for a durable clear coat. Stain & Seal™ is a great material for professional looking finishes on raw wood or for color enhancement as an addition to decorative finishes. Stain and Seal™ is available in most of the popular wood stain colors plus six metallic colors, available in quarts and gallons. Covers Approximately 100 - 250 sq ft per gallon. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Pro FX Custom Clear™ is a slow drying, water based, resin formulated medium. Simply add color to custom stain new or pre-existing finishes.

This durable, acrylic product provides ample open time and dries to a beautiful satin finish. Pro FX Custom Clear™ is used to stain ceilings, cabinets, trim, raw wood and concrete. Sold in quarts and gallons.

Varnish Plus™ is a water based pre-catalyzed conversion varnish with high standards of durability.

Varnish Plus™ clear finish promotes excellent flow-out and tough film formation. Varnish Plus™  meets or exceeds all standards as set forth in the furniture, kitchen cabinet, and millwork association for US Standards.

Verdigris Colors™ 

Produce beautiful Old World verdigris patinas every time with our Verdigris kits.

We've prepared the color scheme for you, but you control the tonal qualities. For interior and exterior and may be used over any surface. Each kit comes with either one quart of Copper or Bronze SetCoat® basecoat and three 8oz verdi colors. Aqua Verdigris Products produce a durable, natural looking, oxidized metal finish over wood, plastic, iron, etc. Aqua ™ Verdigris materials are a complete system of base coat and color materials designed to oxidize and turn chalky as the different color formulations dry out. Aqua™ Verdigris is available in two base coat metallic acrylic color choices of copper or bronze. Aqua™ Verdigris base coat material is allowed to dry. Then both Dark-Green and Blue-Green Verde material is applied at random over the entire surface using a brush, sponge, cheesecloth or spray. The colors may be thinned with water up to 40% base upon the desired appearance. These colors are allowed to dry. Aqua™ Verdigris system then calls for the application of light green Verdi material which may be thinned up to 40% water and 40% white FauxCreme® Color over entire piece. Aqua™ Verdigris is quite color fast, but extreme UV sun rays may further oxidize the color. This generally has little effect on the overall finish because it is what happens in the natural oxidization of copper and bronze. Aqua™ Verdigris system may be top coated with dull AquaThane™ to protect against UV, but this material should be almost dry misted on to prevent any possible color change. (optional) Aqua™ Verdigris colors also available separately in 8oz bottles.

Old World Designer Rust™ Kit

Have you ever wanted to apply an authentic rusted metal effect to decorative ironwork or metal accessories?

Faux Effects®  offers a professional quality, two part Rust Kit that uses a SAFE, NON-TOXIC, NON-ACID, finishing formula. Covers Approximately 40 sq ft per quart. Rust Glaze™: 75 sq ft per quart.

Fabric Effects™ are a water based fabric paint that penetrates deeply and fuses to all types of fabrics.

The resulting finish is soft to the touch and is washable and fade resistant. Available in a wide selection of colors and metallics, Fabric Effects™ may be used straight from the bottle or thinned with no more than 20% water. Standard colors may also be intermixed to create additional colors. ( For use on fabrics only)

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PrimEtch™ is a unique, semi-gloss clear coat bonding material developed for use as a first coat primer for those difficult to paint surfaces such as glass, tile, and plastic laminates.

PrimEtch™ can also be used in place of Imprint Coat™ allowing the application of Custom Imprints™ to these same surfaces! Covers Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon.

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