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How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Faux Finish in Gaithersburg?

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Faux painting in Gaithersburg is the art of creating decorative paint finishes that mimic the appearance of materials like wood, stone, or marble. There are a lot of benefits that Gaithersburg faux painting can provide to any painted surface. Basically, it can give life to a plain painted wall, ceiling, or any surface. This can enhance the interior of any home. Even the simplest of color, shape or design that is added to a plain white wall can give it a whole new life. There are a lot of designs and styles to choose from that can replicate the look of a natural surface. Faux painting in Gaithersburg can give your wall an aesthetic appeal. It is versatile and can be applied to almost plain and sealed surfaces like dry wall, plastered wall, metal, glass, ceramic and even fabric. Some homeowners tend to choose wallpapers over Gaithersburg faux painting without thinking about the long lasting effect that a faux finish can provide. Walls that have been faux painted do not have any seams and will never peel, unlike wallpaper. If you want to change the design, you can just have it covered by fresh coat of plain paint and then start with your new design. With wallpapers, you need to remove the wallpapers first before you can proceed with re-painting it.

Fair price breakdown

Faux painting in Gaithersburg can cost around $4,500 to $7,000 depending on the decorative finish, labor, and materials used. An average 12 feet by 18 feet living room can cost you approximately $4,200 to be faux painted. There are different faux finishes that you can use for your Gaithersburg faux painting. All of these finishes have varying prices and requirements. A basic texture can cost you around $2 to $4 per square foot or around $1,200 to $2,400 to cover an average living room. Faux painting in Gaithersburg that replicates marble can cost around $5 to $9 per square foot or a staggering $3,000 to $5,500 for an average room. Stone or brick faux finish is estimated to be around $6 to $10 or $3,600 or $6,000 for an average room. Other Gaithersburg faux painting finishes like metallic, wood grains, stencil, plaster, and mural are estimated to cost around $6 to $50 per square foot or $3,600 up to $30,000 to cover an average sized room. The labor cost associated with faux painting in Gaithersburg is estimated to be around $20 to $35 per hour and may fluctuate with more intricate and specialized faux designs.

Estimated final cost for faux painting

Item Quantity Fair Price
Wall Labor 10.4 Hours $454.92
Wall Job Materials and Supplies 1200 Square Feet $189.77
Totals - Cost to Paint And Finish Walls - 1282 Square Feet $644.69
Average Cost Per Square Foot $0.54

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Other costs to consider include the material that will be used for the faux painting in Gaithersburg project like the glazes, plaster, wallpaper, and other high-quality materials. All of these can have an impact on the overall cost of the project. Rooms with many architectural designs like moldings and fireplaces may take a lot of time to be faux painted. This can increase the cost of the Gaithersburg faux painting project. You might also consider the cost of the preparation needed before applying faux finishes to your walls, removal of furniture pieces in the room, and how many rooms have to be painted.

Montgomery County Faux Painting FAQ

Faux is a French word that means false. The term is coined for this painting style because it replicates the look of natural surfaces.

The right design of your faux painting will depend on your taste and the purpose of the painting. It can match the furniture or décor in your home or it can be made to reflect the ambiance that you want the room to have.

Yes. Professionally applied faux painting is guaranteed.

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2024

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    Star Painting Five

    Rating: 61
    2 Goodport Ct. 
    GaithersburgMD  20878
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    A Marks Company

    Rating: 69
    15332 Falconbrdige Terrace. 
    GaithersburgMD  20878
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    Miles Brothers Painting

    Rating: 86
    24 Walker Ave. 
    GaithersburgMD  20877
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    Androp Painting Co

    Rating: 61
    7321 Brink Rd. 
    GaithersburgMD  20882
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    Andy's Painting

    Rating: 60
    1 Mayhill Ct. 
    GaithersburgMD  20879
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    Quality Flooring

    Rating: 65
    882 Bayridge Dr. 
    GaithersburgMD  20878