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Decorative Finishes

One of the hottest trends in home decorating is decorative finishes, a technique using paint and a variety of other interesting materials. We can create any number of finishes, ranging from polished stone to marble to suede.

Below you will find just a sampling of the unique decorative finishes that we offer. Please contact us to see many other finishes and the colour palette available. The possibilities are endless!


photo: Faux cobblestone

 

Faux cobblestone

This technique can also be modified to look like slate, tile, and various types of stone. The acrylic concrete used to create this look is highly durable and can be applied over concrete, plywood, old tiles, etc. It is suitable for residential and commercial applications.

photo: Faux cobblestone

Faux stone block can add an architectural element to any environment. The look can be classical, casual, or modern depending upon the type of stone being replicated.

photo: Mediterranean mural

 

Murals

Garden Murals, European scenes, children's murals, and trompe l'oeil can add a touch of whimsy and creativity. Murals are also useful when creating an illusion of additional space and depth.

photo: Hand painting on fresco

Hand painting on Fresco

This was a technique used by the old masters to fuse pigments on raw plaster. Any type of mural, trompe lÕoeil, stenciling or hand painting can be done using this effect to add an old world feeling of antiquity.

photo: European country plaster

 

European Country plasters

Whether you are creating the feeling of Tuscany, Provence, or weather worn terracotta, this is a finish which adds dimension, texture and interest to any environment.

photo: European country plaster

Polished plaster, also known as Venetian plaster can be applied in various ways to achieve a number of different looks , including polished stone, old world limestone finishes, metallics, alligator, and much more.

photo: European country plaster

 

Marbling and Gilding

These finishes can transform inexpensive wood, MDF, or drywall into rare expensive materials, at a fraction of the cost. The creative possibilities are unlimited.

photo: Wood grain

Wood graining is an age old art which can be applied to any surface to give the appearance of various types of wood, ranging from stately oak to rare and exotic zebra wood. Transform doors, trim, columns, or furniture.

photo: Frottico

 

Glazed finishes offer a number of different techniques, including frottage, fresco, sueding, ragging, dragging, strie, etc. These finishes are similar in cost to wallpaper, yet have many advantages such as durability, individuality, lack of seams, and total custom colour matching.