How to paint Faux Worn Brick & Worn Sheetrock?

Question

I am looking for info on painting a FAUX worn brick and sheetrock in several places in my new home. Any one with a resource that can teach me how to do this. Googled and found Painters that do FAUX but I would like to do it my self.

Thanks

Answer 1

http://www.fauxfun.com/Videos/RocksBlocksBricks/RockBlocksBricksIndex.html

the brick is easy, paint on your mortar color(s) then tape over to make bricks. Sponge on your colors for the brick. remove tape.

Torn sheetrock, that's a bit more freehand. I don't know if this site goes into that.

Answer 2

you can use large sponges and several shades of red or gray to create a faux brick look.

Answer 3

There are many ways to vary this technique, and it really is a good idea to practice first. Here is a guide of some effects that you can achieve

Answer 4

It's just very difficult to try and give instructions in text.

Have you checked your area for hands on classes?

Answer 5

Use some primer then do your thing..........