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Faux Glazing Basics

Glazes are the foundation of Faux and Decorative finishes. They provide depth, dimension and character to a surface and are frequently used in conjunction with other decorative treatments to tone down, blend various colors and decorative elements,  or to otherwise enrich...

Using SkimStone Concrete Resurfacer 

SkimStone Part 1: Intro to SkimStone Concrete Resurfacer & Modello Stencils

How to Use SkimStone and Modello Masking Stencils: Part 1 This video is the first in an introductory series to using SkimStone concrete resurfacer and Modello Decorative Masking Stencils for decorative concrete surfaces and countertops. It's part of a FREE,...

How to Prep a Concrete or Countertop Surface 

SkimStone Part 2: How to Prep a Concrete or Countertop Surface

How to Use SkimStone and Modello Masking Stencils: Part 2 How to prep a concrete or countertop surface with SkimStone Bonding Primer prior to resurfacing with the SkimStone system. Previous video: SkimStone Part 1: Intro to SkimStone Concrete Resurfacer &...

 How to Mix Colors and Apply SkimStone Resurfacer

SkimStone Part 3: How to Mix Colors and Apply SkimStone Resurfacer

How to Use SkimStone and Modello Masking Stencils: Part 3 In this how-to video, Katrina Johnson demonstrates how to mix colors and apply SkimStone resurfacer to a concrete or countertop surface. Previous video in this series: SkimStone Part 2: How...

Apply Modello Designs Decorative Masking Stencils on SkimStone 

SkimStone Part 4: How to Apply Modello Designs Decorative Masking Stencils

How to use SkimStone and Modello Masking Stencils: Part 4 In Part 4 of our free how-to video series on how to use SkimStone concrete resurfacer with Modello Designs decorative masking patterns. Melanie Royals shows you  to apply a Modello...

Sealing and Protecting a SkimStone Finish 

SkimStone Part 5: Simple Steps to Sealing and Protecting a SkimStone Finish

How to use SkimStone and Modello Masking Stencils: Part 5 In this final video of our free 5-part series, Katrina Johnson shares the simple steps for sealing and protecting your SkimStone finish. Melanie Royals and Katrina also share a preview...

 how to faux finish painting

How to Use Metallic Foil for Faux Finishes

Learn how to use Metallic Foil for beautiful decorative wall and furniture finishes.  Melanie Royals, of Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs,shows you the tools, tips, and techniques for creating a beautiful, multi-color decorative finish with Metallic Foils. How to...

 countertop refinishing

Encore Countertops Day 1: Refinish Your Tired Countertops in Just 3 Days!

Encore Decorative Countertop Refinishing: Day 1 The Encore Countertop System is a complete DIY countertop resurfacing system from SkimStone. The Encore system allows you to artistically resurface your existing formica countertops with an easy-to-apply, durable, beautiful finish in 3 days....

 how to mix color for countertop refinishing

Encore Countertops Day 2: Artistically Resurface Your Kitchen Countertops

Encore Decorative Countertop Refinishing: Day 2 The Encore Countertop System is a complete DIY countertop resurfacing system from SkimStone. The Encore system allows you to artistically resurface your existing formica countertops with an easy-to-apply, durable, beautiful finish in 3 days....