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MQS FINE FAUX FINISHING PRODUCTS

The Masters Quality System (MQS) of Fine Faux Finishing Materials have been specially formulated for PROFESSIONAL RESULTS EVERYTIME!

  • Long "open" time
    Ease of application even for the novice
  • Premixed glaze colors
    No color mixing
  • Specialty Products
    Dynamite Designer Finishes! Metallic Over-Glazes, Aging Washes, Textures

With MQS anyone can achieve successful decorative finishes on their very FIRST project. Combined with Decorating Masters Hands-on classes, the results will be unbelievable!

Remember! Faux and decorative paint finishes mimic real and rare materials in nature. Though decorating trends may change, the appeal of natural elements remains constant. All of these luxurious materials can be easily and inexpensively duplicated with faux finishes.

FAUX FINISHES ARE HERE TO STAY!

MASTER'S QUALITY SYSTEM FINE FAUX FINISHING PRODUCTS

Aging Wash
Premixed color glazes for aging walls and furniture to just the "right" degree. Three shades available: Old World (brown), Smoke (gray-tone), Suncast (golden).

Bonding Primer
A bonding primer coat for use over previously painted surfaces. Available in a tintable clear or black.

Brush Cleaner
A gentle water soluble cleaner for all brushes, including fine decorative painting brushes.

Extender
May be added to the Glazes in amounts of up to 20% to extend the "open" time.

Fresco Tex
A translucent, sand finish. May be tinted and may be used over artwork & decoration.

Luster Tex
A thick base coat that may be textured or patterned without losing the design. Available in 8 metallic colors: Bright Bonze, Bright Silver, Antique Bronze, Antique Silver, Copper, Gold, Gold Mist (I), Pearl plus a Tintable Clear.

Metallic Over-Glazes
Brilliant metallic glazes for elegant and dramatic decorative finishes. Available in 8 colors: Antique Bronze, Antique Silver, Bright Bronze, Bright Silver, Copper, Gold, Gold Mist (I), Pearl.

Rust Kit
Replicate rusted metal with this kit. Base + 3 colors.

Scumble Glaze - Clear
Can be tinted to a custom color with either MQS Tints or latex paints, or used as a "float" layer for marbles and graining.

Scumble Glazes - Tinted
These water-based, solvent-free, low-odor glazes have a long "open" time for EZ application and manipulation. The 28 premixed colors, in light, medium and dark tones, offer trend-setting possibilities in faux and decorative finishing. Colors: Black, Blue Sky, Bright Leaf Green, Buff, Burgundy, Café au Lait, Caramel, Celadon, Clay, Dark Brown, Dolphin, Eggplant, Golden Sienna, Graystone, Khaki, Lapis, Marble White, Moss, Mushroom, Roasted Chestnut, Rose Quartz, Sage, Sapphire, Sea Mist, Serpentine, Sunny Yellow, Tree Bark, Verdi.

Tint Concentrates
Concentrated colors for use in mixing custom colors in Clear Glaze, Bonding Primer & Luster Tex. Available in: Black, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Green Oxide, Ochre, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, Red, Red Iron Oxide, Thalo Blue, Thalo Green, Ultramarine, Violet, White.

Tuscan Plaster
A translucent, smooth finish for use alone or over artwork. May be tinted.

Verdigris Kit
Replicate aged & oxidized copper and bronze on any surface. Base + 3 shades.

Wall Crackle
A clear, 2 step, crackle finish for walls & furniture, that may be applied with a roller. Available in clear only (may be tinted).

Wall Sealer
A clear coating used to seal flat latex paint in preparation for doing decorative finishes. Satin to Semi-Glass finish. Dries rapidly.

Penetrating Wood Stains
These water-based stains use clear pigments for a truly transparent stain. May be used on raw wood or as a toning layer for faux bois (wood graining). Colors; Natural (Oak & Pine), Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry & Black.

Stays Wet
This product is made to be mixed with latex paint (3,4,5 parts glaze to paint) for easy to use, long open time workability. This product MUST be mixed with paint or glaze for it to dry at all. If desired, you may use this as an extender in the MQS Glazes (no more than 25% Stays Wet to glaze).

Texture Paste
A white, opaque material for doing raised work on canvas, walls or ceilings. Very thick and non-runny, this product works well with knives, trowels or palette knives for doing dimensional areas in artwork or murals. Can be glazed or painted over to create wash or water color effects. Interior or Exterior.

Thick-Crack
This is a new one-step crackle size that is applied over a base color and, when dry, is followed by a trowel application of stucco or similarly thick product. This heavy layer will crack as it dries.