Faux Finishes
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We offer a wide variety of decorative painting
services including faux finishing.
We specialize in
Venetian
/ Italian plasters (which is not
faux but an ancient, classical art which you will Love to look at and
touch on your walls) and skim stone for all types of concrete surfaces
including floors, counter tops, etc.
"You have
to actually see and touch
Venetian Plaster to
appreciate how rich and solid it is."
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Please
contact us to see more of our techniques
or to ask about a faux finish you have in mind. Here are some of
our recent faux finish projects and some of the techniques and styles we
can create for you:
Before
During
After
Skimstone
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Venetian Plasters
Kurt spent hours prepping the walls, applying the plaster in coats,
and then burnishing the surface with a trowel to give it a textured
appearance. The room looks fantastic!
"Kurt and Paul did the Venetian
plastering of a long, cathedral-ceilinged wall running from our
dining area through the living room. They were punctual, stuck
to the budget they quoted us, and took great care with
protecting the rugs and furniture. I liked the way they offered
us alternative ways of approaching the job and explained the
choices clearly while letting us make the final decisions. The
results were beautiful, and I would recommend them to anyone
for this kind of wall treatment."
~Ditty Nicolaides & Ernie Jurick
Portland, OR
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Distressed |
Sponge and badger brushing |
Full trowel |
Skip trowel
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Leathering technique |
Venetian Plasters
Venetian
plaster is an ancient art medium that has been
perfected and used over the centuries. It is used in a
surprising variety of ways. It often gives the impression of
stone, great age, or any number of natural materials. We
use a variety of techniques and styles. With even one
color Venetian gives a depth of hues and shades. We can
use additional colors, stenciling, and texture patterns
to create beautiful effects. We work with you find
colors and techniques to fit your style, needs and
desires.
Venetian plaster, or Venetian stucco,
has been used for centuries around the world, in homes and
offices, on architectural masterpieces and in everyday
buildings. Architects and interior designers, home-owners and
artists, all have marveled at the distinctive beauty of this
highly popular form of wall surfacing, and throughout the ages
the artisans who were skilled at creating such beauty have been
revered and sought after.
Venetian Plaster Portland, Oregon |
