Updating Existing Tile
The couple who purchased this home did not particularly care for this floral tile that was in their kitchen. They had me do a Tuscan finish on their walls in warm gold tones so now this blue tile was just not fitting in. Using Delta PermEnamel™ Paints, I was easily able to paint out the blue flowers [...]
Tile Work
This week I thought I would explore the world of tiles, faux tiles as well as stenciling on real tiles. A very economical way to liven a plain backsplash wall is to create your own, customized faux tile. Denise Kilpatrick, of Stencils by Denise, created this wall of tiles using stencils she designed herself. The illusion [...]
Kitchen Tiles
Updating a backsplash provides a great opportunity to use stencils. Here are two examples of kitchen backsplash areas that utilize faux tiles and raised stencil designs. These faux tiles, created by Merilee Sawusch, were done with Behr Texturizing Paint (smooth), then a brass stencil was used for the palm trees. Tile makeover by Carol Leonesio, Paint [...]
Stenciled Kitchen Cabinets
Painted Cabinets by Kelly Duffin Like many stencil artists, I am always searching for new surfaces to stencil on. Just a little over three years ago, I purchased my first home. I bought the first house I looked at, and there were many reasons for the choice I made, but one of them was the kitchen cabinets. [...]