The art of decorative finishing is the strategic application of various colored glazes and/or textured materials worked together to achieve a certain desired appearance. From a subtly glazed wall to a multi textural application, there are limitless ways to decorate your walls. The use of quality materials, proper execution, and a well planned design are all part of creating the quality custom finish that you desire. A wide variety of looks can be achieved and customized to your specific needs. Looks ranging from ancient to modern, rustic to romantic, simple to elaborately detailed. Also smooth or raised finishes in shimmering metallic blends or subtle and soft natural earth tones. The combination of possibilities are countless. Decorative finishing also employs the art of faux or rendering. This is the process of painting a surface to appear as something that it is not. Marble and wood rendering are often applied to achieve dramatic change and interest to many surfaces. For example a wooden mantel can be changed into a marble masterpiece. An ordinary range hood could be transformed into an aged bronze ornament with detailed relief designs throughout. Decorative finishes are not only limited to walls, but can be applied to furniture, floors, trim work and even appliances. Some of the various techniques include; troweled on textures (plasters, stone), glazing, ragging, color washing, strie', stippling, stenciling, graining, marbling, guilding, aging, special patinas, distressing and antiquing.