Well, I'm no angel. In the next several issues, I'll explore the realm of decorative finishes from an estimating angle. Hopefully, you'll find this series informative and helpful. Recently, I have faced several challenges as an estimator. These challenges have centered around a resurgence of decorative finishes.
Many decorative finishes are faux finishes.
Faux finishes blend craft and art. Decorative finishes might also involve achieving a multicolor effect on walls with colored glazes, using techniques such as sponging, ragrolling, or strie. Equipment used for decorative finishes include old-fashioned tools such as floggers, stipplers, or graining combs, as well as unusual tools such as plastic, cheesecloth, rags, sponges, cardboard, or squeegees. Well, decorative finishes are just another method of diversification. If Mrs. Homeowner wants her exterior doors grained, as well as the exterior of her house painted, and you are the only contractor she calls who knows graining, then chances are you can charge a little more and still get the entire job.