JUST TO CLARIFY .
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. . and clear up any confusion. I LOVE wood. It has a natural richness that says "quality". As a result, I am often asked to PAINT architectural details to make them LOOK like wood. These surfaces can be made out of ANY substance. . . drywall, MDF, trim moldings, plywood, previously painted cabinets, etc. I can match ANY wood species in ANY color.
These photos are almost like a game of "Where's Waldo". Try to guess what is the REAL wood and what is the PAINT. The answers are on the captions. If you don't believe me, I will gladly send you the before photos. Have fun.
These photos are almost like a game of "Where's Waldo". Try to guess what is the REAL wood and what is the PAINT. The answers are on the captions. If you don't believe me, I will gladly send you the before photos. Have fun.
The BEAMS. Made out of MDF and PAINTED to match the trim.
The BEAMS. PAINTED to look like rough sawn cedar.
The TRIM. Needed to be replaced and PAINTED to match the rest of the real wood trim.
The FULL SIZE DOORS. Originally white and PAINTED to match the cabinets.
The CABINETS. Originally painted gray. PAINTED to match the desk.
The MANTEL. Made out of MDF and PAINTED to match the dining room table.
The CABINETS. Originally white MDF.
The CABINETS. Originally white MDF, PAINTED to match the book-matched burl on the top of the tab
ISLAND and OVEN cabinet. Originally a white kitchen. 2 different PAINT finishes for personality.
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I had seen a bunch of these before in some other post...the burl one was new...as always this is some awesome work...you are a true artist.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 16, 2011
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Awesome work! I was totally fooled! Keep up the great work and posting for us! :)
Able Quality Remodeling, Inc
on Sep 16, 2011
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Very nice work!
Hudson Designs
on Sep 16, 2011
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Beautiful job! Yes, I am a faux painter myself and people are often surprised by what you can do with it. Very professional results!
Laura F
on Sep 16, 2011
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I too was fooled, had to see what the answers were. Excellent job!
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Sep 16, 2011
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Wow. This doesn't even look "faux"! Looks authentic. Absolutely beautiful! I esp love the beams on that cathedral ceiling.
Elise M
on Sep 16, 2011
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It's beautiful detailed wood working. Congratulations.
Designing Home INc.
on Sep 16, 2011
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Now I see what MDF was made for. CP
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Sep 16, 2011
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AMAZING!!!
Judy D
on Sep 17, 2011
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Very nice Wallstreat .... I love the way it turned out. I can use you for my bathroom remodel. Bravo!!!! Oustanding workmanship. Give me a call or I can send you pics of what I need done once I finish building the cabinets.
Derrick Gray
on Sep 17, 2011
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Too dark for me. I'd need a bazillion sky lights.
Donna McCrummen
on Sep 17, 2011
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what talent! Beautiful work - must have taken some amount of patience to get that technique down pat!
Maureen H
on Sep 17, 2011
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Great work! I am impressed!
Bob H
on Sep 17, 2011
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These are great Kass- we may have some projects for you. Give us a call next week.
SawHorse Design Build
on Sep 17, 2011
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Thank you ,everyone. I love the richness of wood. When ever I am asked to paint something to LOOK like wood, it is always a "value added enhancement".
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Sep 20, 2011
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awesome. one question: as you are such a talented artist and your work is extremely detailed, how does having faux wood painting done compare with replacing the item(s) with real wood from the get go? I've seen faux wood (and stone) work in some houses but had no one to ask--and since you're the contractor, I can ask you. Thanks!
Helene C
on Sep 23, 2011
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Kass, will you do a presentation at Emory? The subjects are Illusion Design & The Psychology of Color. Please bring samples & power point.
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Sep 23, 2011
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Wow, your work is amazing!
Faidra at CA Global Inc
on Sep 23, 2011
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I love your attention to detail. Thanx for it and all your post
Wally Daly ,,Mastercarpenter,artist
on Sep 23, 2011
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This is stunning! I love the arched beams and your faux wood work is just spectacular!
Murals by Monti
on Sep 23, 2011
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She is the most amazing that I have ever seen. Very accomplished, organized, dependable, and published. She even does this on fabric, it is gorgeous!
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Sep 23, 2011
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I can't tell whats real wood and what isn't. You should work for the CIA. (Kiddin) Very impressive!
Harold M
on Sep 23, 2011
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You brought a whole new definition to the word MDF. From now on I will think of it as Must Do Faux. CP
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Sep 23, 2011
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Amazing job! What do you charge to pain one full size door like this? thanks, Ella
Ella R
on Sep 24, 2011
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Wow ... amazing work! Gives me some things to think about
Teresa D
on Sep 24, 2011
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Ella, It is rare that I am called in to do just one door. Usually there are multiple doors, trim, or even other things that I am painting at the same time. Since I am already at the home doing other projects, the doors are a very cost effective add on. I would love to hear from some of the contractors here on Hometalk. How much does it cost to replace a white door with a stained and finished wood door? And, does that include the trim?
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Sep 24, 2011
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Time for true confessions: I spent yesterday at the Home Show. . . and had a ball. It was like a big party for all of the Hometalk pros!!! So, slowly but surely, I will be answering all of the questions that you have posted over the past couple of days.
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Sep 24, 2011
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didn't see you at the homeshow in ATL but i didn't find the show to be all that wonderful, even a bit boring. I was looking for something to WOW me and there wasn't anything there like that. I'm in the kitchen and bath renovation planning stage and was looking for something that would make me really think about some new ideas--and it wasn't to be found. PS your work is gorgeous!
Helene C
on Oct 05, 2011
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Helen, Sawhorse is giving away a free $25,000 bathroom remodel. You can sign up here if you like.Check it out: Atlanta Hometalk Users- Register to win a FREE green bathroom makeover...
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Oct 05, 2011
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Helene- thanks for stopping by our booth at the home show. Here are some pictures of recent projects- a few of them are of kitchens. http://www.hometalk.com/member/2bx3gno6xd?types=num_photo_posts I will have one of our designers give you a call tomorrow.
SawHorse Design Build
on Oct 05, 2011
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Thanks for the link to your photos, some of which I really like. As for the bathroom, I've got an ugly master bath that might qualify. I'll go see what I need to do to register. What the heck--you never know. I'll share a joke with you that will inspire registrations: A man prays to God, "Please God, let me win the lottery!" every week for three weeks, day after day, and nothing happens. He begins to lose faith but, finally, during the fourth week of endless praying he hears the voice of God! "Buy a ticket! Buy a ticket! You can't win if you don't buy a ticket!" OK--so I'll go look-see what it takes to get a make-over in my master bath...
Helene C
on Oct 06, 2011
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oh well, my master bath's too big for your contest. I guess ugliness can't be contained. LOL
Helene C
on Oct 06, 2011
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This is gorgeous! I love the idea!
Karianne R
on Apr 24, 2012
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Excellent work! Your color matching is superb! I do work like this, only on a smaller scale.
Kat B
on Apr 24, 2012
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absolutely amazing !!!! beautiful ....your truly talented
Ramona D
on Apr 27, 2012
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Such awesome finishing techniques!
The Space Between
on Jun 30, 2012
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Your work is absolutely beautiful Kass. I've read that it used to be quite common for faux artists, (ha ha, that sound funny) used to travel from town to town doing painting such as yours. At that time it was less costly to pay a "starving artist" than it was to have the real thing in ones home.
Z
on Aug 18, 2012
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Yes, and sometimes I still feel like one of those traveling artists. People move or get second homes. They like what I do and are comfortable with my skills and work ethic. So, they fly me in to do their projects. Price wise, it is still more cost effective to paint existing cabinetry to look like wood than to tear out the old, rebuild it and HOPE that you can get the color you want. The graining that I do is so realistic that you can not tell the difference. Also, you can request exotic woods (flame mahogany, burl or birdseye maple). Most of these are quite pricey and some not even available anymore in the "real" thing. I can match any color and any grain. This is possible because of years of study and experience. My only word of caution is that many artists SAY they do wood graining but it is nothing more than a simple stria finish in wood tone colors. Be sure to look closely at examples of their work. Nothing will reduce the value a home more than a cheap imitation!
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Aug 18, 2012
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Oh I'm with you there Kass. This is not something just anyone can do. I did an armoire with faux wenge wood, but really it was more the colors and the "idea" of wenge wood. It's obviously not the real thing. But I didn't want to take the time it would have taken to make it look more real. The piece I was working on wasn't worth the effort either.
Z
on Aug 18, 2012
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Wow you do beautiful work.
Lori T
on Sep 26, 2012
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Beautiful home and beautiful work!!!!
Judy D
on Oct 04, 2012
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wow awesome work!!!
Lindsay Johnes
on Nov 24, 2012
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I would love to paint the beams in my house to look like the ones in photo two! Could I ask for instructions? I have always done my own painting, faux painting, tole painting, etc. Could you send instructions with steps????? THANK YOU.
Jean
on Nov 25, 2012
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Jean, thank you for the compliment. I always appreciate when people recognize excellence in my work. I wish it was as easy as sending you a couple of steps so you could DIY and achieve the same results. It has taken me 15 years of study, classes and experience to do this. The best I can offer is that there are some very basic instructions in one of the chapters of my book, "Creative Finishes". It is available on Amazon.
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Nov 25, 2012
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