Monday, September 30, 2013

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ON A SEASIDE PARK STUNNER




The owners of this Ocean Ave home believe in maintenance and it shows.  We painted the entire exterior of the home, refinished the cedar wrap-a-round porch ceiling and the rear deck and gazebo.

The exterior cedar shakes were cleaned, pressure washed, all loose paint was scraped and sanded to prepare for primer.  Primer was applied to all bare wood.  Two coats of Benjamin Moore solid stain were then hand brush applied.  


Once the cedar porch roof was chemically stripped, pressure washed, and sanded, a citric acid brightener was applied to neutralize the wood.  Stain and sealant were then applied.

All nails on the deck were counter-sunk to prepare for sanding.  Once was the deck, lattice and gazebo were stripped, pressure washed and sanded, brightener was applied before staining and sealing.  


PORCH ROOF BEFORE (AFTER STRIPPING)
PORCH ROOF BEFORE



















Thursday, June 27, 2013

BEFORE AND AFTER


THIS DECK WAS NEVER POORLY MAINTAINED AND IN BAD SHAPE.  AFTER A ROUND OF ORGANIC WOOD RESTORER, A GOOD PRESSURE WASHING, FOLLOWED BY A CITRIC ACID NEUTRALIZER  AND SOME BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD OIL................. IT IS READY FOR SUMMER!
BEFORE
AFTER

Monday, June 3, 2013

NEUTRALS WITH A SIDE OF BRASS

From light fixtures and decor accessories to bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures, brass and bronze are experiencing a resurgence in interior design. With so many designers looking to the '70s, it's inevitable that these metallics will show up more.  Neutrals provide the perfect backdrop to highlight their rich gleam and sculptural weight.  Trending in 2013 is the use of a variety of shades of cream, off-white and beige. 


BENJAMIN MOORE
SEA URCHIN #1052 WALLS

BENJAMIN MOORE
SUPER WHITE PM-1 CEILING

Antique brass light fixture from Saudi Arabia

Sunday, March 24, 2013

COLOR INSPIRATION: ANTIQUE BOTTLES

NICE WEATHER IS AROUND THE CORNER.  FOR NOW, GIVE A ROOM A NEEDED MAKEOVER BY SIMOLY CHANGING TEH COLOR OF THE WALLS AND PUTTING A FRESH COAT ON THE CEILING.  YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW THIS INSTANTLY CHANGES THE WHOLE FEEL OF THE ROOM.  THESE ANTIQUE BOTTLES FOUND AT THE BEACH OFFER GREAT COLOR INSPIRATION:
FARROW AND BALL
BORROWED LIGHT
235
FARROW AND BALL
PINK GROUND
202

FARROW AND BALL
CABBAGE WHITE
269
FARROW AND BALL
CALLUNA
270






"BAD DONATO" READY FOR ACTION


THE SAME PRINCIPLES APPLY FOR WOOD RESTORATION WHETHER THE WOOD IS CONSTRUCTED INTO A DECK, SIDING, CABINETS OR EVEN A BOAT.  SAM DONATO, EXPERT WOODWORKER, ASKED ME TO RESTORE THE EXTERIOR OF HIS CUSTOM HAND-MADE BOAT (YES HE CONSTRUCTED THIS FLOATING PIECE OF ART HIMSELF) BEFORE HER LAUNCH FOR SUMMER 2012.  CHECK OUT THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS...