Monday, April 7, 2008

San Francisco Decors

Everythings you want or you need to know about traditional and popular decorative old world techniques paint. Lime wash, lime paint, fresco technique, frescoes, tromp-l'oeil, frieze, marmorino, marmorella, mural and panoramic.
TRADITIONAL, “GREEN” and TOTALLY NON-TOXIC PAINT
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For 20 years, I have painted exclusively with natural lime (powdered limestone) and natural pigments (earth colors).

Why? Because I was born, raised and educated in south of France and I loved the beauty of the colors and finishes I could see around me. I was always concerned about the environment, pollution and health and I realized that lime paint (lime wash) was the oldest, healthiest and most beautiful kind of paint.

What are the benefits of these old world techniques?
Health – natural and non-toxic
No fungus - lime paint lets walls breath
No smell, no fumes
Colors are custom made and the color palette is unlimited - lime wash is not available as a commercial product
Durability – examples are the 6000 years old frescoes in the pyramids and more recently the 500 years old fresco in the Sistine chapel
Beauty - because of the depth and transparency resulting from multiple layers (2-3 coats)

Since I live in U.S.A. (10 years) I successfully completed more than a hundred projects and would happily provide references. I specialize in:
Interior/exterior lime wash paint
Venetian plaster (marble dust, plaster and natural pigment)
Kitchen and bath room cabinetry finishes.
Fresco, frieze, mural and trompe-l’oeil

For contractors who want to satisfy the growing demand of lime wash, I am available to teach, manage and help on the job site. I am certified as a trainer from the school of San Servolo, Venice, Italy

If you are just interested in learning more about lime wash, please e-mail me your questions, I am passionate about my job and I will be happy to answer them.
Contact Patrick at: info@sanfranciscodecors.com
http://www.sanfranciscodecors.com/

'Casa del Coniglio" in sonoma

'Casa del Coniglio" in sonoma

"Casa Del Coniglio" in Sonoma

"Casa Del Coniglio" in Sonoma
Frieze (detail)