My back splash is ugly horrible faux brick panels. should I paint them or do a venetian plaster faux finish?

Instructions and pics with suggestions will be appreciated. Remember this girl doesn't have Trump money.My back splash is ugly horrible faux brick panels. should I paint them or do a venetian plaster faux finish?
You can paint them. I would use an enamel paint so it can be washed.My back splash is ugly horrible faux brick panels. should I paint them or do a venetian plaster faux finish?
That depends on many factors: What type of decor is your house? What colours are in your kitchen? What other rooms are seen from the space, etc? What type of ';panels'; are these exactly??? Are they a sort of OSB board, or panels of a brick veneer?





Although those factors may make a difference... a painted brick back-splash can look very 'chic'. A creamy, off-white neutral looks really nice, and its also very versatile.





However, if you mean a board-type panelling, that is not actual brick or brick veneer, then I would take it down and tile or do a venetian plaster finish.





Also, If it is only a panel-type board I would recommend taking it down and using a sheet-rock gypsum board backing. (Two reasons: 1: Panelling is not as strong as a GB backing, and if you are spending the money on venetian plaster you want it to last... 2: Sheetrock GB backing is recommended/required in areas common to moisture (ie: kitchens and baths). It is also incredibly strong and will not promote mold growth.)








Hopefully this helps!
Can't you pull them off then do your faux plaster finish? That way you don't have to worry about sanding the area.





Regardless, if you are doing a faux plaster finish anyway, having the bricks up or not is not going to make a difference other than it will be heavy and there is a chance the plaster will pull the bricks off.
If its possible to take the brick down, the do it. If not, then yes venetian plaster will do the job.. We put it in a bathroom covering all of the walls.


While it is heavy, its not so heavy that its going to pull down your panels and it does stand up well to dampness.


I used Behr venetian plaster and they give some great directions and photos on their site.


http://www.behr.com/behrx/expert/activit鈥?/a>