Faux Finishing retailers in Boston?

December 13, 2006 7:13 AM

Where can I find a faux finishing retailer in Boston?

My brother-in-law started his own faux finishing and decorative painting business. As he won't accept money for the excellent double glaze finish he applied to our kitchen, I would like to get him some supplies for his new venture.

Are there any retailers in and around Boston that people can recommend? Also, any ideas about what would be a good gift to surprise him with? He showed me his prized badger hair brush. Are there more must have items like that?

I will see him next week, so no time for internet shopping. Local retail suggestions only please.

posted by genefinder to Shopping (2 answers total)

Best answer: I once did a brief apprenticeship with Faux Like a Pro in Allston. They have a line of products that were sold in big stores like Home Depot and The Art Store for a while, but they now seem to be mainly in smaller shops. Their retail locator page shows places you can buy their products in Massachusetts (scroll down).

Quality brushes are always a good investment. They also have some unique stencils that he might not be able to find elsewhere.
posted by hsoltz at 9:29 AM on December 13, 2006

Best answer: I flirted with becoming a faux finisher in the early 90s. The place I went for supplies was Johnson Paint, and they had nice (read: expensive) supplies.
posted by cocoagirl at 1:39 PM on December 13, 2006