Orlando International Airport
Finishes & Surfaces, Shades of Garay No Comments »One of the most wonderful opportunities we’ve had this year is working at the Orlando International Airport. We received the call and had to adjust the schedule and split the crews in order to make it happen for them. My brother, Jason, took on the project while I headed another one at the same time.
Working in an airport means you have to take into account all the security measures. Every morning, the cargo van would be checked thoroughly (even underneath with the long-handled mirrors) and there was a mandatory dress code. Plus, all the construction site regulations were followed to a T. I would definitely call it the most securite site Garay Artisans has ever been involved in!
The finish was Venetian Plaster and it was imperative that it be done quickly and well since it was a public space on a serious deadline. Since the site was open 24 hours (and had revolving crews), we were able to be provided with lifts that we shared with other trades.
Here are the before, during and after pics of the work. If you’re ever in Orlando, stop by the food court at Terminal B and look up — isn’t it nice to see the beauty Venetian Plaster can add?
Before & During
After Shots (BTW, I particularly like how Jason and his team were able to work around the immobile vents and not make them look like they had a Venetian Plaster halo around them. They were able to continue a seamless look. The things I notice, right?)
A big THANK YOU! goes out to one of my best buds (and amazing artist), Jeff Huckaby, for taking the “after” pics on his way home from Paris. He took them without being asked — just because he thought we might like to have more pics. (You need a plane ticket to get into the terminal…so it was a pleasant surprise to receive them!) Thank you for always being so thoughtful, Jeff!
