Stone Effects, or faux stone can be used as hand painted individual blocks on walls (inside or out) to give the effect that stone bricks/blocks were used in the property’s construction.
On banister sticks, mantlepieces and other furniture in a softer form a stone effect can also very effective.
A medium of paint is applied to a surface and whilst still wet or open other colours are applied in small amounts and then stippled to blend and to break up the surface. This stippling effect can be used with just a single colour.
Together these techniques create the effect of real stone.
To protect these finishes and to add an amazing depth to the stone effect a gloss varnish is applied, sometimes up to ten coats for a dramatic effect or for a softer effect an eggshell lustre varnish. Wax is also a good material to seal and protect.
