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This page contains examples of Wall Glazing, Faux Finishes & Gilding. Some of the photos are of the samples I created for clients to choose from and other photos are of the actual work and in some cases both. It is important for the client to know before hand just what to expect. That way they will not get any surprises and I know exactly what is expected of me. While adjustments are sometimes made on site, having clear samples beforehand (approximately 18" X 24") reassures the client  that they will get what they are looking for and that I can, in fact, create the vision they had in mind for their environs.

A few years ago I had the pleasure of working on a demanding but very satisfying project in the Dominican Republic. My assignment was to create a realistic finish based on indigenous coral stone that is found throughout the island (often used for stone walls surrounding properties) and apply it to the outside of a bungalow-style house in the country outside San Pedro de Macoris. I chose to use a cut-block shape that incorporated the many colors found in the coral stone.

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Before                  After

Before                                 After

As you can see by the photo on the left and one above, the walls started out white. To achieve this a textured cement mixture was applied, primed & painted flat white. The front of the house shows the beginnings of the block layout. This was done by measuring & marking what would become the "mortar" lines. The black "mortar" lines  pictured in the photo are actually made by applying black 1/4" tape over the entire surface.

           During                                    After 

The above examples show that each block was individually painted using a pigmented glaze mixture after which the black "mortar" tape was removed to reveal the white surface beneath. Then using an artists' brush the "mortar" was painted on using another glaze mixture. The entire surface was then sprayed with a marine varnish as an extra precaution against the hot, humid weather and potential hurricanes experienced on the island.

   

During                          After

      Another During & After image.

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Two more After photos. Click on images for larger views.

This project is a good example of the steps required when producing realistic faux finishes.

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The following samples cover a wide variety of available finishes that can be applied to virtually any surface. Most of the faux finishes are created exclusively through the manipulation of paint. The gilded finishes are created using traditional techniques. These finishes are often "aged" to further add authenticity. Of course, Traditional Gold Leafing, both water and oil gilding, is available.

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Gilded Finishes

Patinated Silver Leaf

 

Patinated Copper Leaf

 

Patinated Metal Leaf

 

The verre églomisé pieces are reversed gilding on glass. A design is etched on glass that has been gold leafed. The back is then covered with a glaze or japan paint. They can then be framed or backed with felt.

(Scanning through glass does not fully capture the glow of the gold leaf design)

Verre Églomisé

22Kt Gold Leaf Backed w/Multi-Colored Glazes

Verre Églomisé

22Kt Gold Leaf Backed w/Tinted Glazes

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Glazing Samples

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(Taken from Wall Glazing Projects)

 

Top Coated / Uncoated

2 Color Glaze

 

Ragging On

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Ragging On

 

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Ragging Off

 

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Rag Rolling

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Rag Rolling

 

Strié

 

2 Color Glaze

 

2 Color Glaze w/Stencil

 

 

Top Coated / Uncoated

 

Top Coated / Uncoated

 

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Multi-Color Glaze

 

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Antique Red Leather

 

Architectural Trompe l'oeil

 

Sash Brush

 

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Textured gypsum compound

Multi-Color Glaze Coats over solid base coat / Top-coated

 

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Raised (3-D) Stencil on Textured Wall

 

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Multi-Color Glaze

 

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Multi-Color Glaze Detail

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Faux Marble-Faux Bois-Etc.

 

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2 Types Limestone Blocks 

with Faux Granite Chair Rail and Door Frame

 

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Bookcase - Before & After

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Wall - Before & After

 

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Red Levanto Marble

 

Faux Verde Marble

 

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Faux Limestone Block

(Interior Wall Finish)

 

Faux Mahogany w/Gold Inlay

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Faux Raised Panel

Faux Verde Marble

(Finish Applied To Wall Unit)

 

Faux Ebony / Faux Zebrawood

 

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Faux Red Jasper Marble

 

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Faux Greek Rose Marble

 

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Faux Verde Marble

 

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Faux Arabescatto

 

Faux Yellow Sienna Marble

 

Faux Marble & Granite

 

 Faux Pink Himilaia Granite

 

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Diamond Plate with Faux Granite and Metallic Over Glaze

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Detail

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Library with 3 Color Glazed Walls

and Faux Antiqued Chinese Lacquered Bookcases and Wood Work

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Wall Repair - Before

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Wall Repair - After

Faux Mosaic Tile

Entrance Bambou Restaurant - NYC

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Stencil Detail

 

Crackled Paint (Detail)

Crackled Paint (Detail)

Crackled Paint (Detail)

 

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