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		<title>Floor Stencils &#8211; Ideas For Decorative Concrete Floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bold Patterns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inspirations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Faux painting techniques are an economical and innovative way to transform any surface and can complement any decorating style. Dull concrete floors, both indoors and out, can be brought dramatically to life with paint. In theory, almost any look can be replicated, by introducing color, pattern and texture. The ideal design will vary according to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Secret to Creating Tuscan Kitchens</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ceramic Piece]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Color Selection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Backsplash]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tuscan kitchens are amazing spaces. Many homeowners have fallen in love with the look and feel of Italian style kitchens. The reason is often because of the fresh air feeling that Tuscany kitchens give off. The secret to creating authentic Mediterranean kitchens is as simple as reflecting on the hillsides of Tuscany. The selection of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Refinishing Your Own Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Workshop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paintbrushes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandpaper]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Like many of us, I am not the best woodworker. However, I still like the idea of making my own furniture. I just do have the finances to outfit a home workshop like the ones you see on television. I can, however, apply stains and finishes. Staining and Finishing only requires some basic tools and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brick Stencils &#8211; Faux Painting Made Easy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stencil Over-All Patterns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete Surface]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faux Brick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pros And Cons]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest faux painting finishes is faux brickwork. It can add interest to a dull flat wall or drab concrete surface, either in the home or in the garden or patio area. The great thing about it is that reusable stencils, easily available from many retailers, make the job really quick and easy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Distressed Wood Finishing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Distressed Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antiquing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Art Form]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piece Of Furniture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many different ways that you can change the appearance of the furniture that you have, or of any other object. One of the ways is to do distressed wood finishing. When you do distressed wood finishing, you are really giving yourself a chance to have an amazing piece of furniture come to life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Faux Finishes in Your Home to Create an Extraordinary Interior</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Distressed Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[color washing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crackle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Variations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want home decorating ideas that will turn the inside of your home into something extraordinary? Faux finishes, also known as faux painting, will do just that! Faux finishes have been used worldwide for centuries. Faux painting was revived and gained popularity in the late 1980&#8242;s and early 1990&#8242;s with high end homes leading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Country Furniture Transforms a Plain House Into a Welcoming Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Distressed Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Country Furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faux Wood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Furniture Makers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever walked into a home and immediately felt cozy and welcome, as if you&#8217;d entered your grandmother&#8217;s house and she&#8217;d offered you just-out-of-the-oven cookies she&#8217;s made just because she knew you loved them? If so, chances are that home was filled with country furniture. There&#8217;s just something comforting and cozy about country furniture. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Create A Spicy Mexican Kitchen</title>
		<link>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/painting-2/how-to-create-a-spicy-mexican-kitchen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colorful Hand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexican Pottery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wooden Pieces]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Show your family that spice isn&#8217;t just for cooking by decorating your kitchen with Mexican home decor! Even if you&#8217;ve never decorated before you can get a great Mexican look in your kitchen by changing minor accessories such as tablecloths and dishware and adding some colorful paint to the walls. A good remodel can include [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Color Schemes For Living Rooms and Everywhere Else</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accent Pieces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedroom Furnitur]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Color Schemes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blue is one of the most popular favorite colors in the world. However, it often translates as masculine or like a baby boy&#8217;s nursery when used in home decor. Blue can appeal to both genders and you can even use it in a kitchen. Blue color schemes for a living room or any other space [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuscan Interior Paint Colors &#8211; Creating a Tuscany Flavor in Your Home</title>
		<link>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/painting-2/tuscan-interior-paint-colors-creating-a-tuscany-flavor-in-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Art Quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organic Quality]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Amongst the paint finishes used to create an antique or weathered look, the Tuscan finish is extremely popular. It is typically achieved using faux painting techniques, especially color washing, to create the illusion of texture and age. The look can also be recreated by introducing actual texture, with Venetian plastering, for example. Faux finishes that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Distressed Cabinet Doors &#8211; Tips to Achieve This Antiquing Effect</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Distressed Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elegance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Two Colors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Distressing is one of several faux painting techniques used to create a worn and weathered finish. The distressed effect on wooden items endows them with an antique or &#8216;shabby chic&#8217; look that is essential in a variety of d?cor schemes, from antique elegance to the informal rustic style. Distressing is an effective way to age [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Fine Art Painting &#8211; Which is Best Acrylic Paint Or Oil Paint?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 19:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Block Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Art Masterpiece]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drawing Paper]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trying to decide which type of paint to use to paint your next art masterpiece? Should you go with the tried and true oil paints, or should you try the newer medium of acrylic paint? Each of these types of paints has their pros and cons which you should investigate so that you can choose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oil Painting Tips &#8211; Feeling Uninspired? Here Are Some Ways to Fight Painters Block</title>
		<link>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/faux-finishing/block-painting/oil-painting-tips-feeling-uninspired-here-are-some-ways-to-fight-painters-block/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 04:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Block Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Different Things]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sketchpad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spontaneous Painting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The next time you find yourself staring at a blank canvas, don&#8217;t get discouraged. Sometimes our minds need a little break from painting. I would like to share how I find inspiration for those unproductive moments. Take a walk or drive to the country &#8211; Step outside and take a long walk. Get your blood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decorative Wall Painting Techniques</title>
		<link>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/faux-finishing/faux-stone/decorative-wall-painting-techniques/</link>
		<comments>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/faux-finishing/faux-stone/decorative-wall-painting-techniques/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 13:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Faux Stone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decorative Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decorative Wall Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint Color]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do your walls seem dull and uninviting? Do you long for a cozy, welcoming room? Consider decorative wall painting techniques, such as sponging, ragging, stenciling or stamping. Even if you have no experience, you can brighten even the dullest room quickly and cheaply with one of these easy decorative wall painting techniques. Before painting your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decision on Painting the Foundation Walls</title>
		<link>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/faux-finishing/block-painting/decision-on-painting-the-foundation-walls/</link>
		<comments>http://diyfauxfinishes.com/faux-finishing/block-painting/decision-on-painting-the-foundation-walls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 21:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wescap</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Block Painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Priming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandstone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tendency]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most foundation walls are made of the same block as discussed, but there are some other things to consider. For one foundation, walls encounter the ground. The decision to paint your foundation wall is a permanent one. Once you&#8217;ve decided to do it, changing your mind about how it looks is a lot harder to [...]]]></description>
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