Decorative Paint & Faux Finish

Decorative Painting has been around for centuries - it has increased in popularity dramatically over the last decade, and particularly in North America, as more and more people are realizing that decorative paint finishes are simply the most effective method for achieving dramatic transformations quickly and easily, and most importantly affordably! Gone are the days of simply applying a fresh coat of opaque paint to jazz up a room. People are realizing how easy it is to add shadowa highlight, and texture to their walls, making them infinitely more interesting because of the movement and depth achieved thru the application and manipulation of translucent colors. The expression 'decorative painting' describes any surface finish where the artist manipulates glaze and paint using a variety of tools to create a desired effect on walls and furniture - from wall glazing (ragging, sponging, and colorwashing) to the look of woven fabrics, and the texture of Venetian plaster - the key to hiding imperfections in your walls. Other popular decorative finishes include Stenciling, Mural/Trompe l'Oeil, and Faux Finishes.

Faux Finishing has exploded worldwide - in homes, office buildings, restaurants, malls, theatres - you see them just about everywhere you go… or do you? Sometimes they are almost impossible to spot because the purpose of faux finishing is to imitate naturally existing materials in nature such as wood, marble, bone, stone and hide. This particular decorative paint technique is now commonly used on architectural features to deliver high-end appearances, or old-world styles, that otherwise would cost a small fortune! Faux finish materials are completely safe, washable, and durable; and unlike other wall finishes, they will not peel or bubble, have no seams or repeat patterns, and are custom-tailored to the color schemes within your home or business. Faux materials can also be applied to a variety of surfaces including furniture, drywall, plaster, metal, wood, leather, vinyl, plastic, and PVC.

Specialty finishes add instant charisma, dimension, and interest to any decor.