How To Paint Faux Stone Walls

This tutorial gives brief instructions on an easy way to paint carved foam insulation panels to look like stone walls.

[@kidklassic]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I'm using this technique to create a stone wall at the peak of an arched room and it looks just as good as the high end faux stones they sell at hardware stores!

[@MoreTravelPlease]

I've been looking for cheap faux stone panelling for my conversion van. You are literally a savior, thank you so much. This is so awesome!!!!

[@dpvideos3364]

I'm glad you found it useful. If you are doing any sort of permanent installation, you probably want to harden your panels before you install them. This is a good tutorial on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrSlqtrbMaNnbM I've had notes from people building sets and doing home decorating, but you are the very first stone wall van project I have ever heard of. If you can, please post or link to some pictures when you're done. I'd love to see how it comes out!

[@MoreTravelPlease]

@@dpvideos3364 Here is a video showing our completed "stone" walls in our van!! :) Thank you so much!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKvgK2XiLhgbK8&

[@dpvideos3364]

@@MoreTravelPlease Wow! Your van came out amazing! Incredibly creative, and it looks very comfy as medieval castles go.

[@CaloobianMongoose]

This was a fantastic quick and easy to understand tutorial. Thank you so much!!

[@theinfamouscapegirl]

This is just what I needed, the house I just bought has a wall with a stone texture panel over the built in bookshelves in the living room, and I'm doing so much renovation already I decided to just paint it over (it's flat white) to look more like stone.

[@arlettebello2790]

I love your videos, your patient, the way you talk, your dedication for turning difficult thing into easy. Congratulations 😍😍😍😍

[@dinahbarthelmess7265]

This was fantastic! Such clear instructions. Thanks, Demi!

[@dpvideos3364]

You're welcome, and I hope your stone walls come out great!

[@shaungroufsky7390]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me make a castle. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to explain how you achieved this look.

[@dpvideos3364]

I'm glad it was helpful. I'd love to see your castle - please post a link to some photos!

[@everuso6767]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!!!! It was EXACTLY the tutorial that I needed for my new stream. I needed to look like I was in a Wizard's tower and this was -CHEF'S KISS!- Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@practicalopinion1013]

Thanks for making things simple for a lay person!

[@Britineeng]

Great video. Question what glue did you use to attach panels to walls? Thank you

[@MiloYellowknee]

I am actually going to use this technique to paint over really awful manufactured stone on a fireplace. Thank you!

[@brendahankins7871]

Very helpful and clear tutorial! Thanks!

[@Maspas10019]

Thanks for the video ! This was super simple and well done 👍🏽

[@iagreewithyoubub]

I like this idea (and the foam carving video) for lining my garage walls for a Halloween haunt instead of black plastic. Since its lightweight, I'll be able to pop it up into the garage attic when I'm done.

[@dpvideos3364]

If you're planning to take out the panels and re-install them multiple times, you might want to consider hardening them as the foam can damage easily. Someone suggested using truck bed liner to harden them, and another option is "Monster Mud," where you mix joint compound into your paint: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrSlqtrbMaNnbM Good luck with your project, and please post a link to some photos when you're done!

[@brendahankins7871]

Another excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@lilyanisaac3241]

Thank you for sharing this, you explained it in a very clear way. Could you please advise what is the depth of the panel? And what do you use to attach it to the wall?

[@dpvideos3364]

I use 1/2" thick foam panels. If you are attaching your foam panels directly to a wall or a freestanding stud framework, then you can attach the panels directly to the wall or studs using drywall screws and washers. Make sure you use the washers, though, or the heads of the screws will pull right through the foam. You can hide your screws by caulking and painting over them. If you are trying to build a freestanding set, then you probably want to construct your panels in a similar way to a theatrical flat. In other words, you want to attach a wooden frame to the back of each foam panel with a diagonal back floor brace to make them freestanding. See here: www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Theatre-Flat kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKeyfXWPdp19e6c The dimensions of the wood you use for the frame are up to you, but if you're erecting your set indoors and nobody is actually going to be touching it, then 1"x3" or 1"x4" lumber is probably overkill for your frames. You can make your outer frames out of something much thinner and lighter, maybe 2" wide by 1/2" thick. Also, because the foam is rigid, you shouldn't need horizontal reinforcements or corner braces on your frames as you would if you were making a canvas-fronted flat. A thin wooden frame around the edge of the foam panel should be all you'll need. Again, I would recommend attaching the foam panels to the wooden frames using screws and washers.

[@pabitramohangayen6338]

Very helpful to anyone who is indeed eager to learn more about how to decorate his room for artistic manner. I am much more inspired by your way of showing the video. May I know which colours+water based or oil) are used for the purpose ?

[@dpvideos3364]

I used water-based latex wall paint. It's cheap and easy to clean up. All you need is black paint and white paint, which you can mix together to make light gray, medium gray, and dark gray. It's not an exact science, so just use whatever shades of gray you think look good.

[@brendahankins7871]

Any tips on how to do a curved stone structure? Faux well for a set?

[@popovicd9036]

it looks wonderful, just one question is this possible outside, due to rain and other weather conditions or just inside?

[@dpvideos3364]

I've only used them inside, but I think you can use them outside as long as you harden them first. I've never tried this, but "monster mud" seems to be the ingredient of choice: How to Make Monster Mud - KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrSlqtrbMaNnbM Someone also suggested using truck bed hardener, but I've never tried that either.

[@pattis8252]

Can this be used in a den, on a wall with a gas fireplace insert, instead of Genstone?

[@helenalford4562]

I have faux painted walls that look like large bricks. I have repainted the interior of my house and don’t think I can get these walls back smooth like Sheetrock, so my best bet is to repaint them in my new color scheme. I don’t have any idea how to start this project. If I send pics, could you please give me some advice?

[@dpvideos3364]

I can try but I'm not a master painter. I'm strictly amateur. I'm not certain I understand what you are trying to do, paint a flat wall painted to look like brick with a new color scheme? Or paint a brick-textured wall with new colors?

[@KIreland]

my tech theatre class loves you

[@specialagentjoebrett2466]

Great tutorial !! Thank you!

[@kathrynnard8059]

I'm going to put this on my fence that outlines my yard

[@shirleymae30]

I am thinking that a coat or two of truck bed liner, undercoating, or even some plaster and sand mixed into the paint would have helped to give it some added durability, and texture.

[@dpvideos3364]

That's a great idea! If you do that, please post some photos and tips on how to do it. I didn't even know there was such a thing as "truck bed liner"...!

[@karencolv]

Grey spray paint? Would that work for the first coat to get into the grout easily?

[@dpvideos3364]

If you so, make sure you use Styrofoam-safe spray paint! The aerosol in regular spray paint can melt styrofoam.

[@stonednyc1]

Awesome video! Subscribed!

[@shahidkhokhar455]

Good job

[@eddycoronado8381]

Very cool.👍

[@kristenmillea261]

Anyone know how this would look if I skipped the foam panels and just painted this technique on the wall?

[@JordanBlue1]

It will look flat

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@solidsoldier9021]

U ROCK!!! GREAT INFO

[@arghya07]

Great !! Just what I needed

[@pablofernandez2894]

I want to do this project but I dont have any latex primer (joke). Thx for the info :)

[@mariaemilianegron]

Can I use this technique for outside walls

[@dpvideos3364]

I haven't done it myself, but I think you can. You just need to strengthen your foam panels by coating them with a mixture of joint compound and waterproof paint to hold up outside. However, I think this technique is meant more for temporary than permanent use. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrSlqtrbMaNnbM

[@PotentialEn3rgy]

So cool, thank you!

[@drychalice]

Good job. (on the cheap). Wire cutters still rule.

[@margaretk8158]

Awesome thank you!,

[@troyhughes4549]

AWESOME!!!!

[@waxh9679]

i'm considering using this method to finish a wall ill have to install myself in my house (it's a 36"ish by 72"ish loft hole)

[@dpvideos3364]

Sounds like a cool project! Please post a link to some photos when you're done.

[@darenot2128]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@mammalion4316]

Looks like great ideas, however none of her videos play past a few econds.

[@pablofernandez2894]

I am trying to do this system with EVA foam

[@dpvideos3364]

Please post and let me know how it turns out. Someone asked me about making a floor, and I didn't have any really good advice. But EVA might be the solution.

[@pablofernandez2894]

With a certain tip (looks life a metal shere with blades on it) for the rotary tool, seems like it is also possible to do something like this in MDF.

[@pablofernandez2894]

I think It works very well. I used the same tool (rotary tool with metal brush) and same technique than the video. The EVA was easier to work than the polystyrene, and it didn't burn on anything in spite of the metal brush abrasion. I used 1cm EVA, high density, one of those "square puzzle EVA gymnasium floors". I could make the indentations pretty deep (about 5mm). After the rotary tool process I painted the EVA with exterior paint (in Spain it is called "Pintura de Fachadas"). It is like normal white paint, but very dense and with something that looks like sand in it. The sand gives it a "rocky" texture. The paint doesn't crack even if I bend it 180º.

[@pablofernandez2894]

Ah, I noticed the "floor" detail. Of course, this effect with polystyrene cannot be done for a floor. But EVA can do it perfectly. I am pressing right now the titles with my feet, and they are unaffected.

[@pablofernandez2894]

Another detail: Unlike polyestirene, with EVA the first paint layer can be done using a spray. Fills all the details better.

[@ibzihizhiehifhiebihf9608]

Good !

[@brandielewis4623]

Dabbed until it looked good and it never did now I have a wall that looks like a idiot followed a youtube video