Apex National Decorators, established more than 10 years ago, is a full-service residential and commercial painting company, with clients throughout the United States. It specializes in interior and exterior paint, stain and waterproofing finishes. It has worked on jobs ranging from parking structures and institutions to high-end dining establishments. Its team of professionals utilize a variety of internal processes to enhance performance. including employee training, project management practices, job tracking and scheduling and measuring customer satisfaction. The company is licensed, bonded, insured and listed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Apex National Decorators is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz.
When designing the interior space of your home or business, an important element to consider is the final look of various rooms via choosing the proper wall finish. In the construction and prep phase, walls are nothing more than drywall that has been arranged to create the final element of the wall’s structure. Of course, bare drywall has an aesthetically unpleasing look and can leave a space feeling empty and still “under construction”, regardless of the elements placed in the room. There are a variety of options to choose from, all of which work to convey a different feel to any interior space.
Tile Installation
Fireplaces
The fine finished look of plaster work doesn’t just have to be confined to ceiling moldings. The wide variety of moldings available, coupled with plaster’s natural ability to allow for intricate designs, gives you the leeway to further enhance your space with simple, yet visually powerful, accents and wall accessories. While you are truly only limited by your imagination, two popular choices for incorporating plaster moldings in design include niches and fireplace mantles. Many structures, especially homes, are crafted with built-in niches that, while pleasant, lack any aesthetic emotion. This can be drastically changed by choosing a modern, Old World, or classical plaster molding that can then be accessorized with the placement of photographs, antiques, or potted plants. A plaster mantle molding surrounds the fireplace for a multi-dimensional look that replaces the typical tile surround. On our next blog we will discuss how to make minor repairs to the plaster finishes in your home and business as well as how to keep them looking their best!
Floor moldings have become standard issue material in new home construction in the last two decades and a customary add-on to older home renovation projects. Usually crafted from wood (the ornate plaster moldings are generally more fragile, and reserved for use along the ceiling), they function as an aesthetic design choice to conceal the joints of carpet and wall, or cover the gaps between hardwood floors and wall space. This also helps to lend a cleaner look to the room, preventing gaps that quickly accumulate dust and dirt. While usually serving a pure decorative purpose, ceiling trims can add a charm and sophistication to any room, evoking ultra-modern design or traditional Italian finishes, depending on the desired cut. Lightweight and easy to install, the plaster construction allows for a variety of intricate (and custom) designs, including specialized corner pieces. When used in conjunction with an elegant faux wall finish and floor moldings, the room is brought together with a professional, finished look lacking in most move-in-ready spaces.
The most common defense against weather erosion on outdoor wood is a 100% acrylic coating; acrylic technology offers exceptional color retention and light reflective value [LRV] for eaves, trim and other wood building features. The best choice for wood elements, such as doors, frames, fences, trellis', play equipment, etc... that may get leaned against or sat upon, or are subject to abrasions are enamels; satin, semi-gloss or gloss sheens. Either stains or enamel coatings applied in multiple layers serve as the best all around protection for these types of exposed elements, as they better protect surfaces against natural or chemical agents that can quickly leave the substrate looking prematurely damaged. Separately, it is recommended to choose a water-repellent stain or coating to preserve the natural look of the wood, but typically, applied alone, these products offer poor protection against scuffs or scratches.