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This past week I was working on a Metallic Bronze & Copper Distressed Ceiling in a lovely home in Morgan Creek.  I was very excited, as it has been a while since I’ve done a plaster ceiling finish in this style I’d say almost 3 years to be exact and I truly enjoy this type of decorative finish.  A break down of the work involved begins with applying a black base  metallic plaster made by Golden after that is left to dry over night. I then return to apply the bronze plaster also made from materials made by Golden.  Once the texture is created and the designer likes what she see’s the final step is “waxing”.  Now for this step I like to us an old school material called Bri-Wax. I don’t mind sharing the information as its a easily available in most cities. One thing I will tell you is this stuff has a nasty and strong odor.  One more step to go adding copper mica flakes to the wax, this involves melting the the materials in order to make that possible, I advise using caution if you choose to attempt this your self as this portion requires a high degree of safety.

In recent weeks, I’ve been lucky enough to be working in a lovely Greco-Roman home in Burnaby, BC.


It’s an awesome home, clearly designed for entertaining guests.


Well, when I first got out to the jobsite, the drywall wasn’t even installed. I’m a visual guy, but, for me, it’s difficult to get a sense of a home with all those studs and joists running up and down and everywhere. But, after awhile, I figured the home out, and I’m glad the project’s moving along.


We’re into the process now. Here, I was commissioned to install a distressed lime plaster finish, using something called Intonachino (in-tone-a-kino).


It kind of looks like it has a slight tint of yellow, but when paired up with the floor, it presents as a sand-beige. When I finish the project off, I’ll glaze the plaster with raw umber, adding a little character and an old, aged sense to the walls.

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Darrell completed a variety of work for me. I required a very difficult wall repair to a faux finished surface, a refinish on oak cabinets and a painting and texturing finish on a cabinet that was constructed of both aged and new wood.

I am very pleased with the results on all of these projects. It is my pleasure to highly recommend Darrell. His artistic talents are amazing!

Yours truly,
Joh-anna Mordhorsts

We have had the opportunity to subcontract high-end decorative finish projects to Decorative Paining & Plastering Concepts Inc. Through our experiences, Darrell Morrison was extremely professional, a real team player and followed through by delivering quality finishes within our deadlines, while keeping all our clients satisfied.

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at quentin@painter.ca or directly on my cell phone at 604-444-1251

Sincerely,
Quentin Miller
Van Guard Painting Ltd. – President

It is my pleasure to recommend Darrell Morrison for his excellent painting skills and professionalism while working on my apartment during its renovation. I was introduced to Mr. Morrison through the contractor of my renovation, and I am pleased to say that I am very satisfied with his work. As a paying customer of Mr. Morrison’s, I can assure you that his painting services are of outstanding quality, and his personal knowledge of interior design, colour co-ordination and textural finishes proved invaluable to my renovation’s overall success.

Mr.Morrison has distinguished himself by giving his own personal feedback without being forceful, and then afterwards doing a fantastic job at delivering the top-quality painting that he promised. His prices were very reasonable, and his workmanship outstanding. Particularly, his finest works in my apartment were the metallic finished wall, and the plain pillar that he made to look realistically like stone. These finishes were very impressive, and so I am always complimented upon them when I have guests; there is no question as to Mr. Morrison’s skills.

I highly recommend Mr.Morrison without any reservation or doubt in my mind. He is very talented, knowledgeable and professional, and I am sure that he can complete any job he is given, and do so with a very high level of satisfaction on the part of the client when he is finished. He is an asset to any project and I am confident that he is on his way to becoming a well-known and critically-acclaimed painter. As it says on his card, he truly can “turn ordinary walls into masterpieces”.

Sincerely,
Parisa Alavi

To Whom it May Concern:

Darrell Morrison completed a two room faux finishing project in my home recently. His work was beautiful and meticulous. He called and arrived when he said he would which I greatly appreciated. He made sure I was satisfied with the sample boards before he started working and came back after the finish was complete to correct any minute details.

I would recommend Darrell to my friends and fanily.

Sincerely,
Nancy Kozloski-Rausch

Darrell is a superb craftsman and an excellent workman. We commissioned Darrell to repair our cracked plaster living room and sitting room ceiling and also to create a Venetian plaster treatment for the ceiling. The result is a ceiling that is both ever
changing in the light and a true reflection of the space. Everyone who has seen it is more than impressed and most have now seen the video that Darrell created about the work.

In addition, Darrell is the kind of worker we all look for but seldom find. He is attentive to detail and cleanliness of the worksite. He was always conscious of our needs and worked to a mutually agreed upon timetable.

We are using Darrell again for more changes this fall. We highly recommend him to you.

Yours truly,
Bill Langlois & Michael Melnyk

Dear Darrell,

I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the Venetian Plaster finishes
you have done the interior of my home. I did not know that you could actually
make a wall look like glass!

Your work ethics are incredible and your work is unbelievable.

If you should ever require a reference for yourself or for your company,
Decorative Painting Concepts, with respect to your painting talents, please feel
free to call upon me anytime.

Thanks again and l am still in awe!

Best Regards,
Larry A. Fink

Dear Darrell,

We want to thank you for your talents on our kitchen reno. We were undecided about the choice of finishing for the backsplash and columns. Tile didn’t appeal, nor did the other standard options. When you came by with your samples for the Venetian Plastering, we knew instantly that this is what we wanted. It became the focal point in our already beautiful kitchen. The uniqueness of the treatment of the walls has literally everyone admiring them when they see it. We love the look, feel and touch of the columns and backsplash. It brings another dimension to the reno.

Thank you very much. We would not hesitate to mention your name, and we have many times, to anyone who would like something a bit “different”. It truly is a classy look.

Gratefully yours,
Robin & Jerry-Lee Allen

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