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Fauxcademy History
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NOTE: The Level II categories are open to, but not limited to, those who have been in the business of faux and decorative finishing for one year or more.  Anyone who wishes to compete at this level is more than encouraged to do so.

Best Architectural Feature
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish, artwork, or stencil work applied to any architectural feature like; mantels, fire places, a niche, columns, detailed architectural build out, door, panels, or anything that may fit into an architectural feature category, either commercial or residential.

Best Furniture
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish, stenciling, or artwork applied to a piece of furniture.

Best Cabinetry
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish, stenciling, or artwork applied to a piece of cabinetry.

Best Ceiling
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied to a ceiling that does not include the use of a mural or trompe l'oeil.

Best Floor
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied to a floor.

NEW for 2006!
Best Decorative Concrete Finish:
Any decorative concrete application, stain or overlay.

NEW for 2006!
Best Buon Fresco Project:
Any project using the traditional buon fresco technique.

Best Painted Marble
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any use of a painted Marble application, can be residential or commercial.

Best Mural
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any Mural rendering, can be residential or commercial.

Best Trompe l'oeil
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any Trompe l'oeil rendering, can be residential or commercial.

Best Stenciling
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any use of stenciling, residential or commercial.

Best Painted Wood Graining
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any use of a painted Wood Graining application, can be residential or commercial.

NEW for 2006!
Best Entry/Foyer
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in an entry or foyer.

NEW for 2006!
Best Great Room
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a great room.

NEW for 2006!
Best Den/Library
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a den or library.

NEW for 2006!
Best Home Theater/Recreational Area
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a home theater or recreational room area.

NEW for 2006!
Best Kitchen/Hearth Room
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a kitchen or hearth room.

NEW for 2006!
Best Dining Room
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a dining room.

NEW for 2006!
Best Bedroom
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a bedroom.

NEW for 2006!
Best Children's Room/Nursery
Faux and Decorative Finish/Mural/Stencil Project:
Any faux or decorative finish, mural, or stencil project applied in a children's room or nursery.

NEW for 2006!
Best Wine Cellar
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a wine cellar.

NEW for 2006!
Best Bathroom/Powder Room
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any faux or decorative finish project applied in a bathroom/powder room.

Best Overall Commercial Interior
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any interior faux or decorative finish project, either new construction or remodel, including: schools, hospitals, churches, office buildings, or apartment buildings.

Best Overall Residential Interior
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any interior faux or decorative finish project, either new construction or remodel, ncluding: homes, cottages, estates, condos, apartments or studios.

Best Overall Commercial or Residential Exterior
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any exterior faux or decorative finish project, commercial or residential.

Best Contemporary
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any use of a faux and decorative finish in a contemporary manner.

Best Old World
Faux and Decorative Finish Project:
Any use of a faux and decorative finish in an old world manner.

Most Creative Use
of Faux or Decorative Finish, Mural or Trompe L'oeil, or Stenciling Application Project:
No limitations - any possible way that a faux or decorative finish, stenciling, decorative plastering, artwork, or mural or trompe l'oeil painting has been used in a very creative and unusual way.

Most Innovative
Faux and Decorative Finish Sample Creation:
Any innovative new creation of a faux and decorative finish: could be creative ways of layering, use of color, new look or style, or expansion of any existing style.  Your creativity is your only limitation.  NOTE: Entries must supply an essay describing the name of the finish, products used and each process step by step.  Each entry in this category must apply a sample of the finish on a 30" wide x 36" tall hardboard panel for display purposes.  Sizes can vary with prior approval from the Fauxcademy.

Additional Information
Further details relating to this topic are available via the following links:

> Level I Awards Categories
> Awards Main Page
> Awards Night
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