Methods and Techniques
Projects to Complete Before You Sell Your Home
Selling your apartment in a difficult real estate market puts you in competition with other homeowners for a buyer. An apartment should be thoroughly repaired, cleaned, and painted if possible before going on the market.
Read MoreWall Trim Ideas: Faux Wainscoting in a NYC Dining Room
This faux wainscoting was part of a larger pre war apartment restoration project we worked on during Summer 2016. The panels were built using MDF panels cut down onsite and laid out with the input of the interior designer. Check out the gallery linked here for some shots of the finished project.
Read MoreBefore & After – Restoring a 100 year-old door
As interior painters in New York City, we’re often asked to work with existing fixtures, trim, floors, doors, and windows in older apartments. Many people like the period details and want to keep their apartments as authentic as possible. Refinishing this older wood work can be a time-intensive, laborious process. Here we’ll walk through restoring…
Read MoreDifferent interior paints and their applications
Choosing the right type of paint is essential to achieve your desired finish and durability. Here are some commonly used interior paints and their applications.
Read MoreRepairing Plaster & Lath Walls
Plaster and lath walls are a common feature in many New York City apartments. Before the 1950’s that was pretty much all they used (besides brick), so your pre-war apartment probably has plaster and lath. Beyond being difficult to replace, there are several reasons keeping plaster and lath is a good choice for your apartment:…
Read MoreDustless Drywall Preparation: A faster, cleaner way to a renewed home
Dustless drywall preparation can go a long way towards mitigating the effects of your renovations on your own space, and neighbors.
Read MoreWall Trim Ideas: Faux Wainscoting in a NYC Dining Room 2
This faux wainscoting was part of a larger pre war apartment restoration project we worked on during Summer 2016. The panels were built using MDF panels cut down onsite and laid out with the input of the interior designer.
Read MorePainting Terminology – A Glossary
Throughout our website you might notice terminology you are not familiar with. We want our clients to feel comfortable with all the processes and techniques we might apply on a project; here is a glossary of some of the terms you might encounter.
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