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Fundamentals Of Real Estate Marketing
Your personal marketing program needs certain ingredients in order to succeed. Chief among them — research, focus, testing, honesty and enthusiasm.
Fundamentals of research
Effective marketing demands thorough research, the more of it the...
How To Analyze Any Property In Less Than One Minute Flat!
How many times have you seen a run down vacant property and thought to yourself...that would be a good investment? You see it for several weeks or months and do nothing about it and all of the sudden you see someone is now rehabbing it and you see a...
How To Become A Successful Real Estate Developer
Real estate investment and development has never been a more popular pastime or career changing challenge; if you would like to learn seven secrets for consistently successful real estate investing through development or you would like to know how...
Mobile Home Parks - The Bubble Proof Real Estate Investment
This country has experienced unprecedented gains in housing prices over the past five years. With some regional markets expanding at a phenomenal 25% annual average, the investors who got in early have created tremendous wealth. However, in my...
Why It's Important to Get Pre-Approved
Having a pre-approved mortgage will give you the confidence of knowing exactly what you can spend on a home before you start looking. You will also be protected against interest rate increases while you look for your new home.
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Create a Jewel Box of a Powder Room with Venetian Plasters
Oh yes, it's the tiniest room in our home - and the one that all
our guests see, eventually. It holds such potential allure and
such realized dread. We want that critical bit of real estate to
make a good impression, we want it to be original, we want it to
be sexy even - but how? Easy! Let your imagination run free! Be
wildly creative! Be daring! A fantasy faux finish is perfect for
grabbing everyone's attention and setting the tone and attitude
when those special guests enter that necessary little room.
So many options, so little space! Great, do something
unexpected. Faux finishes can be simple and stately, subtly
underdone, just a whisper on the wall. But in a powder room, why
bother with tried and true when luxurious and exotic is so much
more fun? Go ahead and make a statement with the wall treatment.
Make your friends and family gasp for the first time in a very
long time. It'll be fun for them and for especially for you.
Ever heard of Venetian Plasters? They are spectacularly rich
polished plasters that originated in ancient Rome and migrated
to the finest homes in Venice in the 15th century. Those
Italians are always painting on their walls and Sistine
ceilings.
The original uniquely colored and textured finishes were made
with ground lime and marble powders. These days they are acrylic
or latex products and are much simpler and versatile to work
with for today's artisans.
And the looks are astonishing. Most commonly, Venetian Plasters
are used to produce a polished stone-like look. But with a
little creativity on the part of the artist troweling on this
plaster, a whole new type of look is possible. The addition of
spectacular metallic waxes, plus pearl and iridescent glazes can
bring an entire new dimension and surprise to the time-honored
beauty of Venetian Plaster.
Did I mention colors for these lustrous plasters? Think inky
black, deep chocolate, sapphire blue, blazing
crimson, spiritual
turquoise. Let your imagination run free -- there are no
limitations at all. Any color can be translated into this
wondrous medium. Then watch as those metallic (such as: copper,
gold, bronze, or pewter) waxes get applied and mysteriously
alter the finish in a dynamic new way. The depth of color and
variation will astound you and your guests!
Multi-layering of plaster colors is another way to create drama.
Applications of two compatible or better still, two contrasting
colors can result in something that is truly unique. A tiny dab
of brilliant green and a hint of luminous pearl in the sapphire
blue and suddenly you have a faux lapis lazuli on your walls.
Even if you opt for the stately single color look of these
beautiful plasters without any further embellishments, you won't
go wrong. A highly polished, sealed and waxed plaster finish
will stand the test of time and be a wonder to behold. And a
huge practical benefit is that the durability and sturdiness of
the plaster is perfect for a powder room (or a damp bathroom.)
Challenge a faux finisher to create a finish uniquely attuned to
your style. Let your specially chosen artist shine while
creating something fresh and new that will elicit awe and joy
from everyone who sees it. Even the most staid of traditional
interiors has room to a bit more flexible in furnishing that
special little room our guests spend but the briefest of moments
in. So be inspired and splash some color on those walls.
About the author:
Jay Dorman is the owner of Greystone Artisans, a decorative
painting and faux finishing company. This Houston-based company
has been in business for eight years.
Consultations are available upon request and are at no cost.
Hundreds of samples including cabinetry finishes and wall
finishes of all types can be seen at our showroom. Please visit
us on the web at: http://www.greystoneartisans.com
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