Pierre Finkelstein

Metallic Plaster

How to make your plaster have a shiny look.

Pierre Finkelstein

August 20, 2024

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How to make your plaster have a shiny look.

Understanding Plaster Finishes for Decorative Painters

The New York artisan returns with a new feature regarding intricate/ornate finishes for interior plaster.

Pierre Finkelstein

May 28, 2024

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The New York artisan returns with a new feature regarding intricate/ornate finishes for interior plaster.

Pierre Finkelstein applies a faux finish

Decorative Painting: A Simple Guide to Understanding Faux Finishes

Pierre Finkelstein

December 13, 2023

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The following article will try to define what decorative painting is. Decorative painting is a technique commonly misnamed and referred to as “faux finishing.”

Architectural Gilding: Walls, Ceilings, Ornament Proper Preparation of Surfaces (Part 2)

The continued talk from March’s feature on the art of decorative interior plaster, this time with a focus on the painter.

Pierre Finkelstein

August 18, 2023

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The continued talk from March’s feature on the art of decorative interior plaster, this time with a focus on the painter.

An Introduction to Architectural Gilding

Pierre Finkelstein

Stephanie Martin

March 13, 2023

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An overview on the brilliance and application of gilding for artisan plasterers.

Articles by Pierre Finkelstein

Metallic Plaster

Understanding Plaster Finishes for Decorative Painters

Decorative Painting: A Simple Guide to Understanding Faux Finishes

Architectural Gilding: Walls, Ceilings, Ornament Proper Preparation of Surfaces (Part 2)

An Introduction to Architectural Gilding

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