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Making a Faux Rock Wall

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Date: 01/13/2006 Topics: Home Improvement > Dry Wall | Photos > Home Improvement  
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These 'rocks' are made of joint compound and were formed directly on the wall in stages. After each coat dried, I added more compound until I built up the rock. They aren't finished; I will add more color and will use real grout in between the rocks. This look continues across this entire wall and into my living room to give the room a warm and rustic look.

Faux Rock Wall

By Sandra from Orlando, Florida

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Post By melanie (Guest Post) (09/15/2008)
I am looking to transform a small class room at church into an adventure room with a cave look. I have been looking into fake rock walls and I would like to know if they ever wanted to remove this would it be possible? What damage would it put on the wall. How expensive is it, and how much time would it take to make a rock wall. Can it be made on a surface and bolted to the wall? Like burlap, or this wood? Can I get the recipe for this project? Thank you for your help. Melanie

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Post By Barbara Jones (Guest Post) (08/24/2007)
The wall looks great. Was it very messy? How time consuming? Would you please send me the instructions via mail. I will pay for the postage.

Editor's Note: I don't think that she is a member anymore so will probably never see your address (so I removed it.)

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Post By Sheila (Guest Post) (06/14/2007)
Looks wonderful.... Would you please be so kind as to email me the directions and what materials you used? Thank you so much I have a really large room that this would look awesome in! Thanks Sheila.. please email to mzsheila AT excite.com

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Post By Farrah (Guest Post) (04/17/2007)
would love the instructions to this project
beautiful!
thanx
Peacheskimg AT yahoo.com

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Post By Brandi (Guest Post) (03/18/2007)
Sandra, the rocks are fabulous! What paint techniques did you use to achieve the real rock look? How did you separate the "rocks" while adding joint compound...painter's tape? I am trying to do "limestone" in my wine cellar. You are incredibly talented! -Brandi (Texas)

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Post By Connie (Guest Post) (01/28/2007)
Hi
Could I please get the instructions to make the faux rock wall.
conniemartinphotography @gmail. com (remove spaces)
thank you so much.
connie

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Post By Caroline (Guest Post) (01/08/2007)
I emailed for your instuctions because your wall looks great only to get "email no longer exists" back. I even removed the spaces. :(

ldyharley79 AT yahoo.com
Does anyone have the instructions they can forward to me? carolinel@ mchsi.com (plz remove the space)
THanks

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Post By Cindy from Colo. (Guest Post) (08/28/2006)
I would like info. on how to make faux rock walls. I have a cement wall and would like to cover it with rock as I can't hammer nails into it.
Thanks!

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Post by sherrie1962 (5) | (07/08/2006)
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Sandra, I am new to the site and am excited by your wall treatment. and would love to have the instructions sent to me. How did you get the coloring. I have a room in shades of green and would want to do this in greys.

Sherriej AT hughes.net

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Post By Shawn (Guest Post) (05/17/2006)
Your rock wall looks fabulous!!! I would like to do a similar project.

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Post By Kristi (Guest Post) (04/21/2006)
Please send me the instructions on how to acheive this look! I have searched the internet and nothing! I love how the rock looks so natural! Monkeygirl87042 AT aol.com

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Post By CrystalH (Guest Post) (04/07/2006)
I love your wall-You did an amazing job- I have been searching the internet to find some information on how to make a faux wall. Your wall looks exactly the way I imaged and you are using the same materials I was hoping to use. PLEASE email me information, directions and your secrets to make this masterpiece. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

choffman @ usd482 .k12. ks .us (remove spaces)

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Post by Anonymous (161) | (01/20/2006)
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here is another view of the wall unfinished. the rocks here are in three different 'stages'. I still haven't been able to work on this project due to other things and if anyone plans to tackle this project, take my advise: don't get ahead of yourself! Do a section at a time and don't do two entire walls like I did!!!
If anyone wants full instructions on how to do this just email me and I will send them to you.
ldyharley79 @ yahoo.com (remove spaces)

RE: Making a Faux Rock Wall

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Post By Cindy in Colorado (Guest Post) (01/18/2006)
We have been wanting to do something similar to our basement stairway and even over the old paneling in the basement/family room. Could you email me information or directions to do this? We have priced fake rock sheeting and it is way out of our range right now.
Thanks!
kirbysgirl2002 @ yahoo.com (remove space)

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Post By tashawomans33 at yahoo.com (Guest Post) (01/18/2006)
Please email me I love to try new things an this in incredible the decorations is really neat

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Post by Ziggee (186) | (01/17/2006)
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I would love the instructions to.......You did such a great job that it looks like actual rock on your walls.Good job.

Ziggee

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Post By Jeannie (Guest Post) (01/15/2006)
do you have a picture of a larger area of the wall? this looks fantastic!

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Post by Anonymous (161) | (01/15/2006)
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thanks everyone for your nice comments. my husband and son are getting tired of looking at the unfinished walls and I don't blame them! I stopped working on it for Christmas and we have been working on other projects but I will continue on it one of these days.
I will certainly send you all a private email with instructions if you like. I don't mind at all and you all are very kind.

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Post by whiteasnow (1) | (01/15/2006)
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Sandra! This is georgeous! I am finishing a room in my basement and would love to do this on the drywall we put up. Can you email me privately with a bit of detail? Like how you do the color? It really looks real in the picture!

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Post By 80di (Guest Post) (01/14/2006)
Wow. what a beautiful job! I'm jealous hee,hee I like it lots thanks for sharing your signifiant other must be proud of you , I know I would be.

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Post By Anne (Guest Post) (01/14/2006)
Are the rocks real and if not where or how did you make then look real? NICE!

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Post By Doggy (Guest Post) (01/13/2006)
LOVELOVELOVE the look of that wall! WOW!

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Post by meoowmom (1360) | (01/13/2006)
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Sandra, very nice!!! I really loved your project and it looks so professional. Well if you are going in the dog training biz, I am sure you will do well. Only wish you were in MO so I could send you my little
Yorkie for some minor adjustments (yes, we SPOILED the lil bugger!) Good luck and WOW on your wall.
Annie in Missouri

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Post By TP (Guest Post) (01/13/2006)
Great job! Very impressive.

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Post by wdyjsu (327) | (01/13/2006)
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Love that, it sure looks nice!!

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Post by melody_yesterday (467) | (01/13/2006)
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wow !
very clever of you & artsy !
love it !

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Post by cookwie (1095) | (01/13/2006)
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Nice!!!

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Post By Paula (Guest Post) (01/13/2006)
Sandra, you should go into interior design, but I think you said that you are going to school for dog training, right? I love this faux rock idea, I have been looking for something rustic to do with a room in my motel to give it a "lodge look" and I appreciate your sharing your ideas with all of us! Best wishes in the dog training career!

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