Green building practices are quite the topic of conversation among many of our clients these days. As professional faux finishers we can do our part to “green” our applications by choosing finishes and products that are not harmful to the environment. You know that smell of a freshly painted room? How about that new vinyl [...]
May 3, 2010
I’d like to introduce you to a little counter top magic. Maybe it’s not really magic, but it sure can make ugly Formica counter tops disappear. We use a concrete overlay product that can be applied to virtually any surface like laminate, tile, wood, fireplace surrounds and Formica. It can be used on floors, tub [...]
April 24, 2010
Whether you are looking for a durable eco- friendly finish for your walls, a subtle timeless classic or a WOW wall or ceiling finish, Venetian Plaster may be the right choice for you. Although most applicators of Venetian Plaster are “faux finishers” by trade, Venetian Plaster is anything BUT a faux finish. As a matter [...]
April 18, 2010
Giving new life and purpose to worn out and discarded furniture is one of our passions. Another one of our passions is the hunt for these timeless pieces. We live for Flea Market Weekends and yard sale weather. Thank God for Craigslist which sustains our habit for finding unique furniture pieces all year long. We [...]
March 28, 2010
Imagine spending a year of your life managing the building process of your dream home. Painstakingly choosing each fixture, each paint color, each piece of cabinetry. Then imagine it is finally all completed and you move in with every treasure you had ever collected only to have it burn to the ground within a week. [...]
February 15, 2010
Seems like Green, Eco Friendly, LOW V.O.C., and sustainability are the buzz words of the building and design world these days. Consumers have developed environmental consciences, as they should and are interested in completing projects that are easy on the earth and the atmosphere. Our friends in California have really been the trailblazers in bringing [...]
February 12, 2010
One of the best ways to add some drama and sophistication to your home is to highlight the existing architectural features. We always recommend that clients include the crown molding when we are developing faux finishes for the walls. It draws the eyes upward and completes the line of the room. In addition to crown molding, [...]
January 18, 2010
We were honored to have, Gaia Calcaterra, from Architexture join us this week for a Tattoowall installation. Our work will be featured in an upcoming article in the Tennessean. Gaia provided us with valuable insights and trade secrets of the installation process. We really enjoyed our time with her. She is a very laid back [...]
December 30, 2009
Let’s face it, a lot of people have misconceptions about what Faux Finishing really is. If the term “faux finishing” conjures up visions of sponge paint and stenciled grape vines, then keep on reading because “We’ve come a long way baby”. When I tell most people what we do for a living they have usually [...]
December 9, 2009
Congratulations to both William and Brooks for making a clean sweep of all the faux painting categories that were judged as part of the Make a Wish Holiday Home Show in Arrington, TN. William Bell won the award for Best Faux Finish. Shown above with builder, Chip Walker and designer, Teena Bivens. He created a [...]
July 13, 2010
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