--- title: "BRUM FAUX FINISHING — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/brum-faux-finishing-pfvwus-pf~1260254694 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1260254694.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "BRUM FAUX FINISHING" category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f4b383ac06b247bd_4351-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "458 BLUE BEECH WAY, CHESAPEAKE, Virginia 23320, United States" latitude: 36.7352 longitude: -76.2384 phone: "(646) 319-8484" website: http://www.brumfauxfinishing.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 34 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # BRUM FAUX FINISHING Original Houzz profile: [BRUM FAUX FINISHING](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/brum-faux-finishing-pfvwus-pf~1260254694) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** CHESAPEAKE, VA - **Serves:** Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, NC, NEWPORTS NEWS, SMITHFIELD AND THE OUTER BANKS - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves FAUX FINISHING OF KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES, FURNITURE, WALLS, COLUMNS, TRAY AND BARREL CEILINGS, EXOTIC ANIMAL SKINS, VENETIAN PLASTER, LUSTERSTONE, SHIMMER STONE, OLD WORLD FINISHES, MARBLEIZING, STENCILS, ALL TYPES OF STONE AND MUCH MORE. LET YOUR DECORATING DREAMS BE FULFILLED WITH BRUM FAUX FINISHING. ### Services Provided - Art Installation - Custom Embroidery - Custom Furniture - Faux Painting - THE FINEST IN FAUX FINISHES AND ALL CUSTOMIZED FOR - Wall Stenciling ### Areas Served - Virginia Beach - Chesapeake - Norfolk - Hampton - Portsmouth - Suffolk - Williamsburg - NC - NEWPORTS NEWS - SMITHFIELD AND THE OUTER BANKS ### Typical Job Cost FROM SMALL PIECES OF FURNITURE TO LARGE MULTI ROOM JOBS. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BRUM FAUX FINISHING | | Address | 458 BLUE BEECH WAY, CHESAPEAKE, Virginia 23320, United States | | Phone | (646) 319-8484 | | Website | http://www.brumfauxfinishing.com | | License Number | 2705095125 | | Followers on Houzz | 34 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — BRUM FAUX FINISHING - Blog — www.brumfauxfinishing.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BRUM FAUX FINISHING](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/brum-faux-finishing-pfvwus-pf~1260254694) - **Website:** http://www.brumfauxfinishing.com - **Phone:** (646) 319-8484 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HAS DONE FAUX FINISHING IN GOLD AWARD WINNING HOMES IN HOMEARAMA SINCED 2004 WITH CHARLIE ANDERSON, ERIC SASSER AND STEPHEN ALEXANDER. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Barbara Smith, Sept. 2016** > We had this company paint our fireplace. He was neat, left no mess and got a clear picture of what we wanted. It came out perfect as to what I wanted. We are going to hire him to do a kitchen cabinet makeover next. Highly recommend this company if you want something "outside the box". **★★★★★ — bethngeorge01, April 2016** > Our first experience with Brum Faux Finishing was with our powder room done in a beautifiul coppery faux finish. Ricardo is such an artist. His work ethic is flawless and he works diligently until the job is done. My husband and I loved his work so much we had him come back to do our foyer and sun room. Each area looks like a piece of art, finished down to the electrical cover plates, ventilation ducts and mathing caulking. Recently we had terrible water damage on the first floor in the house and had sheet rock that needed to be replaced in some of the areas Ricardo had painted. Ricardo came back years later and repaired the damaged areas, matching the his original work to a tee. We will definitely use Brum Faux Finishing again. Elizabeth and George White **★★★★★ — User, March 2016** > Ricardo Brum is an extremely talented and meticulously professional artist who can transform any space. He painted our family room, with soaring ceilings, from a scaffold. It took less than a week, from start to finish, to do the walls and ceiling. This challenging space became a warm room with excellent colors. This looks timeless, and, although it is almost fifteen years old, I still see no need for a change. > > More recently, Ricardo painted all the public areas of our beach condo. I needed something to tie together warm and cool colors. Again, Ricardo met the challenge. > > Many people have commented positively on both of Ricardo's artistic works in our homes. I'm certain we will hire him again. **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Hi Mary. So good to know that your beautiful great room is still so pleasing. I remember when I was doing that room and I thought to myself how gorgeous it would look. The walls, with the height and the warmth now added, with the beautiful view out onto the lake and the height of the window, I feel like I am looking out from a northern Italian Palazzo overlooking Lake Como. **★★★★★ — songbrd111, Feb. 2016** > I hired Brum Faux Finish to paint my guest room, master bedroom tray ceiling and master bathroom. The work was beautifully done I love to go these rooms because the colors are inviting, cozy and very warm. Not only do I love the colors but the work was professional and Ricardo was reliable and finished the job in a timely manner. Thank you Ricardo. **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Always a pleasure to work with you Mary Francis. I look forward to doing your guest bathroom. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Rose Dixon, Feb. 2016** > Ricardo Brum has done 7 different projects in our home over the past 3 years. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and his talent. He makes everything he does look so easy, but it is always so masterful. Ricardo is easy to work with, pleasant and a joy to have around when he is working. We have never been anything but completely satisfied with everything he has done for us, in any medium. > I cannot recommend this talented Faux Finisher artist enough. Looking forward to decorating my next home with his talents! Thank you Ricardo! **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Thank you so much Rose. I hope to see you soon on that highboy and the master bath. The highboy will be stunning silver leafed. **★★★★ — dollyg511, Feb. 2016** > I had faux finish painting done on my walls and dining room ceiling few years back. They did a wonderful job, finished the job in time and gave a new look to my rooms. They are very creative and I love their work. I would definitely hire them for my next project. **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Thank you for your glowing review for my work. I remember your dining room ceiling and the work I did in your 2 story Great Room. I am happy that you are still enjoying it. Don't hesitate to call if you should need me. > > All the best, > Ricardo **★★★★★ — Tina White, Feb. 2016** > I have had the absolute pleasure to work with Ricardo and Bryon on several projects. They are always delightful, professional, and oh-so-creative!! My advise to anyone considering hiring an experienced artist/ faux finisher?? Do yourself a favor and call Ricardo immediately. It will be on of the smartest design decisions you could make. **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Thank you Tina. I always find it pleasurable to work with you and Valerie and the entire team there at Interior Visions. Can't wait to do another job with you. I think you had mentioned something a few weeks ago up on the James River. Let's do it! **★★★★★ — Susan Wilson Interiors, Feb. 2016** > Brum Faux Finishing has been providing beautiful faux work in various show houses for me over the past 5 years. Ricardo is very talented and has wonderful technique! He is very diversified and has demonstrated an outstanding ability to provide the color and technique that truly enhance the spaces that I design. I have been thrilled with the results every time! **Comment from BRUM FAUX FINISHING:** > Thank you Susan. We have really enjoyed creating some beautiful rooms with you and look forward to creating more in the future. Your taste and eye for bringing together just the right elements for homeowners is always on target. Hope to talk to you soon. ## Selected projects - [POTTER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potter-pj-vj~1652810) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 11 - [HOLLAND](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holland-pj-vj~1652451) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: The client didn't like her cabinets at least not the color. They blended in too much with the white trim. The new color she chose for cabinets, brought the outside color of the water in the Chesapeake Bay just yards away, into her kitchen and tied the view and the kitchen together. Look at the before and after photos. - [MC CARTNEY BATHROOM VANITIES](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mc-cartney-bathroom-vanities-pj-vj~1631713) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: 12 year old vanities needed a facelift to take them from their late 90's look into the new century. Now these Before and After photos show the difference that have a new glazed finish and what a difference that can make on your cabinets. The client was so happy that I ended up doing her kitchen cabinets as well - [TYSINGER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tysinger-pj-vj~1642649) - Location: Hampton, VA - Photos: 4 - [LINLIER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linlier-pj-vj~1631000) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: This project was actually one large project. The columns and the kitchen cabinets were done concurrently. - [DRAPER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/draper-pj-vj~1548234) - Location: Virginia Beach, VA - Photos: 3 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/brum-faux-finishing-pfvwus-pf~1260254694) ## Ideabooks - [brumfaux's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60015354/list/brumfaux-s-ideas) — 189 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/brumfaux) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bar stools** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you get the bar stools? Is the base metal? A: You build great houses Eric and Tina and the Interior Visions team does wonderful work. **Q: Something Missing** *(in Design Dilemma)* Looking for ideas! I feel as though something is missing in my living room space, (although I haven't painted yet, which I think will help when I get to it next month) but I need something to pop. Colour is not something I love (what I do love is serene monochromatic schemes) so adding any overly saturated tones is not an option for me. Maybe it is the navy cushions not working (too much contrast?) Can't quite put my finger on what is lacking/missing for me. Suggestions welcome! A: I would take off the navy blue pillows and add pillows, perhaps a bit larger, in a reddish brown or rust color to bring up the same tone from the rugs beneath the sofa. **Q: List two categories on profile page** *(in Using Houzz)* On my profile page would like to list two categories "Interior designers" and "furniture and accessories" A: This email is from 2013. I look forward to being able to have my services listed in 2 categories. I would be then listed under Artist and Artisans and Painters. I do decorative artistic finishes or decorative painting but not limited to just using paints in my walls finishes. Also, I do kitchen cabinetry, furniture, etc. I can make a steel door look like wood: faux bois. As people usually remember Faux Painting as they are not aware of the new breadth of the materials used in what I do, I think having my services under painting would be a good thing and hopefully bring more business. As it is, I have yet to get a single job from HOUZZ despite my having loaded up over 180 photos, which are all of my work, into my IDEA BOOK. I feel the best way to show people what I do and give them "ideas" is thru showing these photos of actual jobs done. Artists and Artisans is a buried sub category under "MORE". I don't think most people delve that deeply to find someone like myself.......unfortunately. **Q: Anyone seeing any new business from listing in houzz?** *(in Using Houzz)* I'm a new user here at houzz, an architect and I'm wondering if any other professionals who have been here a while have seen an uptick in business that they can attribute to the site? A: Hi Anita. You are the first artist I have seen in perusing the comments here. Are you under Artists and Artisans? Good to see someone on here that does something similar, although not exactly, what I do. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*