Erica Shoemake is a residential and commercial interior decorator specializing in...
Phone: 832-368-9968

Glamm Interiors is a residential and commercial interior decorating company specializing in custom window treatments, custom bedding, decorative faux painting and remodel/new construction consulting. I used to own a home accessories store in Katy and I have been making homes and businesses in Katy and West Houston fabulous for eight years.
Decorative finishes can be as simple as a applying tinted glaze over a solid paint or as elaborate as creating a heavy textured finish with paint and glaze, such as Tuscan plaster. Decorative paint finishes can be used in just about any room to create a subtle accent, like in an art niche, or a dramatic statement in a rotunda ceiling.
Various multi-layered glazing techniques, metallic finishes and hand-trowelled plaster under paint with a glaze overlay are all very popular in Texas right now. In some cases, I am even combining different finishes to create unique looks.
Pricing on a decorative paint project depends on the size of the space to be painted and the decorative finish selected. Certain finishes are more labor intensive than others and a large room or tall ceiling adds to the time and resources required to complete a project.
Decorative paint finishes help create that "Wow" factor that you won't find in many other homes. I love creating a focal area where there was just a plain Jane space.
Most standard painters are not trained or practiced in decorative paint finishes. That's not a bad thing. It's just best to work with someone who is skilled in the finish you are wanting. Also, most homeowners do not necessarily know which finish they want, they just want "faux painting". Someone who is skilled in decorative paint finishes should have samples so you can see the different finishes he/she can prepare.
As for DIY, it can be fun to try something new, but certain finishes are not for the impatient or faint of heart. Some finishes require four or five different steps that must be applied consistently over you entire space. That can be a bit daunting or frustrating for someone who is not prepared for the work. I have come in on many projects to "fix" the work of untrained, inexperienced painters or homeowners who gave up half-way through.
I can be reached by phone at (832) 368-9968 or e-mail at elshoemake@glamminteriors.com. Also, check out our website at glamminteriors.com.
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Erica Shoemake is a residential and commercial interior decorator specializing in...
Phone: 832-368-9968
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