So, WFTV (ABC-Channel 9 here in Orlando) came over to one of our classes recently and taped an interview for their website. I’m posting it here for your viewing…I hope you enjoy it!
Hello, again! Per our previous post, Garay Artisans has put together our Top 10 Faux Products — in no particular order. We’ve already visited LusterStone, Modellos, Venetian Plaster, Schaibin and Metallic Foils, so now we move on to the rest of the list:
6) Versiplast by Briste Group- I like this product because it trowels nicely and dries quickly. It’s perfect for embossed stencil designs and doesn’t shrink or need priming. (Which is why I rarely use joint compound.) I can go as smoothly as I want or as chunky as the finish calls for. Plus, I love the label’s graphics. This versatile plaster has the perfect name.
7) Breakthrough by Vanex - No website whatsoever but that doesn’t stop this from being an amazing product. It is a paint that dries to a baked enamel finish. Perfect for use on cabinetry and other surfaces where you need a complete bond to skittish surfaces and desire a factory-made look. It takes a little wrangling to get the hang of this product but sometimes beauty takes a little work, no? Sold at Star Scenic.
8) Liberon Wax- First of all, it smells reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally good. I should put in on the list just for that but it does have some function to it as well. You can age with it, burnish plaster with it, use it as a tinting coat, stain with it and finally, topcoat. I’m sure someone has thought of other uses for this great wax! Available everywhere.
9) Stain & Seal by Faux Effects- Love, love, love these water-based wood stains. They are great for staining and using the colors to age finishes. The one caveat? Not exterior-rated and I found that out the hard way. Even so, it does not diminish my love for this wonderful product and the colors available (my personal favorite being Rich Brown).
10) Metallic Paint Collection by Modern Masters - You should see my color deck for this product: it?s really banged up. I need a new one! I think I use this product in most every commission and am fond of the colors and the ease in using them. It’s a rich and lustrous paint collection. I get mine locally at the Benjamin Moore Village Paint Shop.
As mentioned before, glaze did not make the list since it is the one product faux finishing is really based upon so we all thought the product is a given. Thank you for the comments on the previous post, please feel free to continue to let us know what you think of the list or if there is any that we missed. Have a great day!
