Michelle's - Inland Empire Faux Finish Painting & Kids Murals
Decorative painting FAQs - Knowledge is beautiful. hand-painted wall mural

Sponge painting, faux painting, faux finishing, custom wall painting, wall murals. Wow! With so many terms for decorative painting one can easily get confused. Michelle has answered the most frequently asked questions below.

Michelle provides decorative painting to San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, the Inland Empire and nearby Southern California. After reading the FAQs below, if you'd like more information, visit the decorative painting services page or simply contact Michelle.

What Are Murals?

Simple...a mural is a painting on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.

But to your child, a mural is a fantasy of a place they love to wake up in. A room filled with imagination and endless possibilities to dream about whatever or wherever they want to be!

Kids wall mural   Childrens wall mural

Wherever your child's imagination takes them, if you're in Southern California, wall murals by Michelle brings it to life! 

What Is Faux Painting?

The word "faux" (pronounced "foe") is French for fake, the illusion of reality. Faux painting, or faux finishes, are decorative paintings using non-traditional applicators (rags, trowels, a variety of artists' brushes, etc.) to create imprints or images on surfaces.  

Faux painting enhances your decor much more than any item of furniture or artwork. It surrounds you with larger-than-life, living works of art, in your favorite colors.

How Does It Work?

The unusual applicators, along with contrasting paint colors, create light and dark areas that gives flat walls the look of texture. Ordinary surfaces such as walls, fireplaces, or wooden columns, etc., are faux painted to look like extraordinary wallpaper, rich marble, fine leather, or any look you want.

Artist creates images that "fool the eye" (Trompe l'oeil) with paint. 

Before faux painting

   Faux painting in progress

Beautiful faux finish results


Faux-Marble painted wooden columns and fireplaces

Column before faux marble finish   Column after faux marble finish

brick fireplace before faux finish   Faux finish on brick fireplace


Fascinating designs and incredible
blends of colors create walls so unbelievably beautiful,
they compel you to touch them.

faux finish wall closeup


The design is painted to suite your taste,
 "intense" or "barely there" - whatever you want!

subtle faux finish

dramatic faux finish   dramatic faux finish interior wall


How Much Do You Charge?

Now Michelle will faux paint your small bath or create a basic wall mural for just $250. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to add warmth and custom beauty to your home or business at a special low price. Call Michelle toll-free at (888) 606-7979 for details.

For larger rooms, the cost of faux painting differs from project to project. The fee is based on each individual project, not the square footage, as with most house painters. Michelle works within most reasonable budgets depending on how elaborate you want your design, and how much assistance the homeowner can provide. Michelle offers free estimates, during which you'll be quoted a price for your project(s).

For more detailed murals, since all of Michelle's murals are hand-painted, the prices vary by detail. She can show you low-cost ways that fit any budget and create a beautiful decor for your home or child's room.

How Long Does the Process Take?

Most projects are completed within 1-2 days and Michelle is available 7 days a week, for your convenience.

In What Areas Do You Provide Custom Wall Painting?

Upland, Claremont, Santa Monica, Studio City, Corona, Murrieta  -- Michelle paints beautiful faux finish walls and murals for clients from Playa del Rey to Temecula Valley and all points in between. Michelle can also provide hand painted mural and faux finish services to Orange County cities such as Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills. Contact Michelle to inquire about service in your area.

How Do We Get Started?

Your free estimate is only a phone call away! Michelle can be reached directly for questions or over-the-phone guesstimates toll-free at (888) 606-7979.

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