How to faux paint oak wood grain - Mural Joe

@muraljoe Maybe it's because you didn't nail your brush throwing trick but probably because you didn't show how the grain skull turned out in the end. You now what, a big panel with lot's of "hidden grain images" like skulls and why not the occasional naked lady every now and then would be awesome. Make a vid out of that and you'll get all thumbs up!

Your comment about Canada is funny but true. What to do? Anyway, I visited Texas recently and went to Home Depot to look for oil glaze. Strangely enough, they don't sell oil based glazes and paints anymore. Where in the US are these products still available? Also, what stain colours should I use to duplicate maple? Thank you for your help.

I always get it at paint stores, like Frazee, Sherwin williams or whatever is local but it seems to be hard to find these days. It seems like it might be better to just order it on the internet. Look for this: McCloskey 1G Translucent Oil Color Glaze Special Effects. It's my favorite so far.

Why the hell was this in my suggestion box?

Haha! That's funny. I know I didn't have it put there. Maybe that's why the thumbs down. But since you saw it, how do you like it?

Yeah it's cool, you did an awsome job.. but i don't think i'll ever use this technique i'm not what you'd call a handy man :p

Well, thank you very much.

Good

Is it possible to do this technique using materials than can be used, on plastic that that will later be submerged in salt water, Would like to do this to my kayak.

Now that, I don't know. I bet there is something but I just don't know much about it. If you find out I would love to know.

You make this so easy. Ihaven't seen one video of yours that I haven't enjoyed thoroughly

Hey Mural Joe, do you think that I can use this technique for wood for laminate wood plank flooring?

Yes but It will eventually wear off. I would use XIM bonding primer first and then put a heavy clear coat on top when it's finished to get some longevity out of it. I would get some second opinions too because I'm not really up to speed on all the available products for floor coatings.

I am really looking forward to paint my desk this way. Thanks for the clear explanation.

Well done! I'll have to check out all of your vids now, but first I gotta paint this recycled old door! Thanks for the inspiration!

Awesome dude! Thank you for the good report. Let me know how it goes.

did you leave the face on there?!

Ha ha! No. I wouldn't do that.

Have you tried yet? That sounds like an excelent idea.

So cool! Definitely trying this!

Very nice effect.  Wish had your talent.  One suggestion for future videos - get better, stronger lighting.

well,from a certain distance the effect is quite nice but on a closer look it becomes clear that the grain is painted.

Nice but what colors to use for black-brown effect? I'm thinking of starting with a dark brown and adding some really dark wood grain to it.

This was insane!

could this work on an ABS gun stock

Absolutely amazing work! Please be careful climbing though, we can't afford to lose such an awesome artist!

What kind of paint do you use?

good .......nice

You are an Arteeeest!

dommage que ce ne soit pas sous-titré en français

You are one of the best muralists I've ever seen and I have worked as a scenic painter for decades. I've seen some beautiful work and yours is right there on top. You absolutely have a gift. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

I need to try this technique on rough hewn lumber that the previous owner painted beige with latex paint. They are ceiling beams. Any suggestions on how to proceed, especially how to not get messed up by the extremely rough texture?

Another amazing video.

We call it "Stumble" it was done in the 30's 40's & 50's on doors arch & skirting.....

Now what if you wanted to give the whole thing a darker finish when you completed your graining, what can you apply in order to achieve that? Thanks and
Great job.

For what it cost to do this to trim, wouldn't it just be cheaper/better to install oak trim? That way, you get the oak look, but none of the pine/fir durability.

Has a lot of details in this woodwork book “pepe amazing plan” (Google it). The book also shows a couple of designs and also explanations on the materials used for different wood working procedures and also the instructions on finishing different procedures appropriately. General, this book fulfilled my basic wish to learn about wood working.

Love t!! Muchas gracias. You are very talented. You'll go far kid!

Time wasted video

I was made it too. just used woodprix instructions. just click the pig on that website :)))

Amateur

Very cool Joe, Is there a way to do a curly maple (flames) look on a plain piece of wood?

Мне показалось, или в конце он сказал - Красота!

You're funny AND you did a good job. 😀

wow. just fabulous.

Can you please tell us the paint color code of the base yellow that you used?

Good and very accurate designs are on the Stodoys plans website.

I did it about three weeks ago. I learned a lot about it on the Woodprix website. Check.

Meus Parabéns, excelente trabalho!