Laura Tust of Tust Studio has brought us another finish using recycled paint. Now this is responsible remodeling in action. If you have never tried to do a faux finsih, this is a great one to start with. As Laura said, “Have fun, it’s only paint.”
Scumble Finish:
This finish gives a soft cloudy [...]
Laura Tust of Tust Studio generously laid out the HOW TO’s for this lovely finish that she does for her clients. This is a professional finish that non-professionals can also perfect with practice. As Laura says, “Have fun its only paint”.
Frottage
Frottage is a faux finish that [...]
I am going to be writing a lot about responsible remodeling in this blog. It was during the construction boom that I became aware of the emmence ammount of materials thrown away. Thousands of square feet of flooring, cabinets and fixtures galore were disposed of to make room for new. On one hand this [...]
Tweets- Using #recycled #paint is one of the easiest and most planet friendly choices you can make. http://t.co/hJjbnIsn 12:38:23 AM May 11, 2012 from web
Mastering Lime Venetian Plaster Workshop
It looks like the economy may be starting to slowly rebound in the construction industry. We've been getting so many calls from contractors that we've added more 2-Day intensive lime finish workshops to the schedule. This class is designed for the wall professional with trowel experience. This class is $475 and is also offered on some weekends for the working man (or woman). See California School of Italian Plasters for more details.
DIY | Venetian Plaster
Metro Wallworks Recycled paint has a top hide rating yet costs only $16.95 per gallon or $65 for a 5 gallon bucket which makes it only $13/gallon. Metro Wallworks Recycled paint falls under California Green Building Standard code 5.504.4.3
