Bellagio Faux - update!
After speaking with some wise people on a DIY forum, I’ve decided to hold off on using the Bellagio Faux products. While I may still eventually use them, I’m now leaning more towards using a better quality paint and trying to create the multi-layered plaster look by myself. I am concerned about the final result, the durability, and the subtle differences. The Behr product seems to present a more convenient, quicker solution. The DIY solution, using a higher quality paint, and probably joint compound among other things, will be a longer process and not as simple.
Ultimately it comes down to what I think will look the best without obliterating the budget. The thing is, the Bellagio Faux products aren’t cheap, so getting an alternative brand of professional paint and doing the texturing myself might still work out to be the less expensive alternative. In my opinion though since we’re going to be doing this in the biggest room in the house — where we spend most of our time — it will be worth it to spend what is necessary to make it look great. After all the effort it will take to do a nice finish on the walls, I’d hate to have to redo it because it looks poor.
Anyway, that’s just the latest update. It’s also proof that one can never stop learning. Asking questions and interacting with other DIYers can teach you a lot and probably save you money, time, and headaches. Until next time…cheers!
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