It is possible to change the look of your stone fireplace surround with a bit of paint! Make sure the stone is well cleaned and prep it with an etching solution prior to painting, all soot and carbon buildup needs to be removed. Masonry and concrete paint is ideal, and the paint should be applied …
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We had to repair this ceiling due to a roof leak caused by a hail storm. Rather than just patching and blending the texture, the owner decided to update the interior and get rid of the dated acoustic ceiling texture. Here is the complete removal of existing texture, and the updated knockdown texture it was …
In order to create this brick wall look, we had to remove all the existing drywall that was and backsplash, and replaced it with thin cuts of actual brick that look just like the real thing, but install right over the existing wall like tile. And these solid oak butcher block counters were crafted onto the existing cabinets. Creating the appearance of an entirely different kitchen for a fraction of the cost as a full remodel!
This entire kitchen was gutted and refitted with new cabinets, solid surface countertops, an undermount sink, stainless steel range hood, subway tile backsplash, bamboo flooring, and a custom built, solid-wood bar-top.
Unfortunately the wall that this client wanted to remove was load bearing, and she really didn’t want to see a drop beam when finished, so we had to get creative fitting this hidden LVL beam into the ceiling cavity. In the end, the beam and all its supports were completely hidden within the walls and …
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