Exterior painting

• Stucco repairs
• Wood siding repairs
• Wood shingles restoration
• Deck and siding staining and water proofing
• Gutter Installation

Interior Painting:

- Color Consultation

- Wall paper removal and wall preparation

• Sheet rock preparation for new construction, remodels, and repairs
• Texture application and texture matching
• Removal of acoustic ceiling tiles
• Texture-to-smooth finish conversion

- Molding and Cabinetry

• High quality enamel
• Stains and stain matching
• Varnishes

- Restoration work

• Plaster and plaster molding repairs
• Stripping paint, to expose wood for staining and waxing
• Furniture and wood refinishing

- Special Finishes

• Decorative Painting on walls and ceilings
• Faux Finishes with artistic glazes and metallics
• Faux Bois and Wood Graining
• Gold and Silver Leaf work
• We use low VOC or No VOC products as much as possible and will always recommend these whenever feasible.

Color, Design & Preparation

- Color, Design and Preparation

When we begin a project, we look at the big picture, and keep in mind the flow of the entire space. We pride ourselves on our ability to seamlessly integrate the space we are working in, so that there is a natural flow throughout the project area and into the rest of the house.

- Color and Finish Selection

It is our belief that the colors found in nature offer the best selection of colors for your project – and there are no limits! There is no need to reinvent the harmony of colors that already surround us in the natural world. For years, Valerie has guided clients through the challenging process of color and finish selection, to the point of discovery. “There is more than just the color itself to consider when selecting a finish material,” she says. It is one part of the whole. In selecting colors, Valerie guides clients in looking at and making connections with the big picture: the architecture of the home, the floors, the woodwork and trims, the window style, the furniture, the artwork, and the lighting. “Very often, the color is already present in one form or another, it just needs to be discovered!” Every effort is made to ensure that you end up with the perfect color and finish for your space. Choosing a wall color from a 3”x3” paint chip is nearly impossible. Once your color choices have been narrowed, large swatches will be painted on your walls, for you to live with for a few days to ensure that the selection you have made is the one that will make you happy in your home.

- Preparation: the Foundation for Quality and Perfection

Thorough preparation is the foundation for a quality finish coat. Sanding surfaces, removing all unstable existing finish, including the smallest detail, is imperative. The exposed surface must then be primed even prior to being worked on during a repair phase. This will ensure that the repair work will last. We use the best and most appropriate materials for every project. Whether it is wallpaper removal, sheet rock or wood repair or restoration, our team has been trained to prepare all surfaces to “as near-to-perfect as possible.” Valerie and her team are very critical of their own work, using the naked eye, high power light, and their hands-on touch to detect and correct any imperfections or flaws.

“Feeling our work is our ultimate quality test. Quality should be visible, tangible, and durable,” says Valerie.