The Facts on Faux Finishes
April 30, 2010 by kwalker
Filed under Interior Painting, slider
The purpose of a faux finish is to add decoration to the surface being painted. These decorative painting techniques include color washing, sponge painting, rag rolling, etc. A Faux finish “can give your home’s interior walls stunning color, tone and texture.”- hometips.com
Depending on the mood of your home or the room you are painting, you can use faux finishes to emphasize and enhance that mood. For example:
Photo: Art Effects
You can faux paint a stone wall for a more dramatic kitchen and dining area.
Photo: Art Effects
If you prefer a Fresco and light rustic look, a nice faux finish can create that aged sophisticated look.
Learn an easy do-it-yourself faux finish technique from HGTV.com
The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule
April 28, 2010 by kwalker
Filed under In The News
As of April 22, 2010 The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule was fully implemented. This rule sets special requirements for anyone or business who is paid to perform work that disturbs surfaces that may contain lead-based paint. Homes that are included in this rule are:
- Work done in homes built before 1978
- Pre-1978 buildings occupied by children under the age of six or by a pregnant woman
“Any contractor completing a renovation, repair, or painting project which disturbs more than six sq. ft. of space on an interior wall or 20 sq. ft. of space on an exterior wall must comply with the rule.”
For more information on The Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting rule, visit the Environmental Protection Agency website.
Photo: EPA.gov
Get your own Celtic Painting Painter for A Day™!
April 21, 2010 by kwalker
Filed under In The News
Are you in the St. Louis area and need a paint overhaul on your home? Celtic Painting’s Painter for a Day Program™ might be just the thing you need.
The Painter For a Day™ Program includes:
- A professionally trained Celtic Painting technician
- A fully-equipped Celtic Painting vehicle with all necessary supplies
- 8 hours of quality painting
For 8 hours, our Painter For a Day™ will:
- Paint a Guest Bathroom or Kitchen
- Paint or Stain your Entry Door
- Touch up your Baseboards
- Paint Exterior Trim and more
- Pressure Wash Exterior Surfaces