Here is a list of our Frequently Asked Questions:


What is faux finishing?
Faux finishing is a painting technique used to create the illusion of texture on a wall. We perform specialty finishes including sponging, ragging, multi-fleck and furniture finishes .

It's appropriate on drywall, plaster or wood, and it requires no more preparation than any other new paint job, just a clean, primed surface ready for finishing.

Can I faux finish over my wallpaper, paneling or heavily damaged and patched walls?
Wallpaper must be primed using a flat alkyd primer and basecoated twice but the seams will always show. Faux finishing will distract the eye enough to erase most of it visually. Paneling can be sanded lightly and painted with alkyd primer and then with either alkyd or latex paint. Heavily damaged and roughly repaired walls must have the repairs sealed and crack free. The heavier plaster texture will hide everything but not the Italian Plastering which is put on very thin and then polished.

Are glazes safe to use in my child's room?
Most water-based glazes are safe. Oil-based or alkyd-based glazes are not and should be clear coated after drying with a waterbased urethane.

Which color is right for my house?
The right exterior color can keep a small house from looking smaller, split- levels from looking top-heavy and colonials from seeming awkwardly tall. Here is some tips when considering colors: Look at the style of your home. Choose light colors for smaller homes to lessen the disparity between the body and the trim. Contrast is beneficial with some home styles (Victorian, for example), to accentuate architectural features. Slightly darker colors on larger homes can look dynamic.

Notice the "fixed" colors of your home. Brick, stone, unpainted masonry or roof shingles should be compatible with the exterior paint color you are considering.

Find out about local restrictions. Many historic areas and newer subdivisions provide a list of "recommended colors" .

Don't overlook your neighbors' homes. While you want your home to be distinctive from your neighbors, the color you select should coordinate with it, too.

Take a cue from nature. Pick a color that agrees with the environment surrounding your home.

Do you have experience in 'Old World Finishes'?
Yes, we have experienced craftspersons that install Marmorino, Veneciano, Tuscany, Terra and Frascati.

Do you have experience working in high-tech areas and clean rooms?
Yes. We have extensive experience painting in high-tech areas and laboratory settings such as clean rooms.

What are some things I should consider before painting my house?
Although cost is a factor, other criteria should be weighed such as:

:: Does the contractor have a current state license?
:: Is the contractor properly insured?