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29 Aug 2018

Hudson Hornet Woodgrain Project

by Norman | posted in: Decorative Painting Business, Faux wood grain for cars, Faux wood Grain how-to, Faux Wood Grain Technique, Faux Wood Paint, Faux Wood Paint Restoration, Featured Faux Finishes, Images of painted faux wood grain, Painted wood grain method details, wood grain paint | 6

Update, August 2018 The owner of this great little car decided to pull the dash and have me match the faux painted bird’s eye Maple that I created back in 2014. … Read More

23 Jul 2018

Maple Faux Wood Paint Tutorial with Lapis Lazuli Inlay

by Norman | posted in: Faux wood Grain how-to, Faux Wood Grain Technique, Faux Wood Paint Colors, Featured Faux Finishes, Painted wood grain method details, Perfect Wood Grain Mastery Course eBook, wood grain paint | 1

The following is an excerpt from the Maple Faux Wood Paint Tutorial with Lapis Lazuli Inlay “Introduction Why “D.E.P.”? Greetings, and thanks for joining me for this tutorial. I love … Read More

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1 Feb 2018

Two decades of painted wood graining

by Norman | posted in: Faux Wood Grain business and marketing, Faux wood grain for cars, Faux wood Grain how-to, Faux Wood Grain Technique, Faux Wood Paint, Painted wood grain method details, woodgrain | 9

I’ve spent over 25 years painting faux woodgrain… …researching, practicing and applying “faux” (sounds like “go”. Silent X) wood graining using ancient and modern methods, materials and tools from masters … Read More

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18 May 2016

Faux Finishing Business Success: Part 2 of 4

by Norman | posted in: Decorative Painting Business, Faux Finishing and decorative painting samples, Faux Finishing Business, Faux Wood Grain business and marketing, Faux wood Grain how-to, Featured Faux Finishes | 8

Part one is here. It’s all about understanding the costs of running a faux finishing business, and getting paid for your efforts. A quality portfolio of samples for faux finishing business success … Read More

Faux Wood Dashboard Car Paint Project 1931 Buick

23 Mar 2016

Faux Wood Car Paint Project: 1931 Buick

by Norman | posted in: Faux wood grain for cars, Faux wood Grain how-to, Faux Wood Grain Technique, Faux Wood Paint, Faux Wood Paint Colors, Faux Wood Paint Restoration, Images of painted faux wood grain, wood grain paint | 3

Partial Faux Wood Trim Restoration The owner wanted to minimize changes to the original interior. He removed the 5 pieces that were most damaged. Of course my advice was to do … Read More

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"Improved my wood graining and all my faux techniques" ~Dan C.

"Packed with detailed instructions, tips and photos" ~Pam S..

"This course rocks! I'm already working on my first wood grain dash." ~David R.

"I was able to perfectly match my faux cabinet doors to my real baseboard and no one can tell the difference." ~Suzan S.

"I've obtained a small library on decorative painting, many on faux wood graining. None compare to your generous lessons. Thank you Norman." ~Adam P.