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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 | 5

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

1948 Dodge Coupe Dashboard faux wood grain Oak

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

Gift for Faux Finishing Business Customer

5 Jul 2016

Faux Finishing Business Success: Part 3 of 4

by Norman | posted in: Decorative Painting Business, Faux Finishing Business, Faux Finishing Business Customer Service, Faux Wood Grain business and marketing, Faux wood grain for cars, Faux Wood Paint, Perfect Wood Grain Mastery Course eBook | 2

Back in the first post of this series, I talked about how important it is to know the cost of running a faux finishing business, and charging enough to be profitable. In part … 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

25 Feb 2016

Faux Finishing Business Success: Part 1 of 4

by Norman | posted in: Decorative Painting Business, Faux Finishing Business, Faux Wood Grain business and marketing, Faux wood grain for cars, Faux wood grain furniture: Decoration and repair, Faux Wood Paint | 7

This is part 1 of 4 in a series on Faux Finishing Business Success. Part two is here. Faux Finishing Business Success: A four part series “Business? Yuck! I … Read More

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"Great product, Great communication!" ~Stacy T.

"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.