Comments on: The Wall-nuts take on “It’s Faux Easy” by Gary Lord

By: September Book-of-the-Month: Simply Creative Faux Finishes by Gary Lord- Fauxology

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:05:53 +0000

[...] artist can learn and use.? As a matter of fact, I put a varied group called the Wall-nuts together to put It’s Faux Easy to the test back in 2008, to great results.? When his new book, Simply Creative Faux Finishes, came out, I was [...]

By: Fauxology: Studying the Visual Magic of Faux Finishing and Interior Design (brought to you by Garay Artisans) » Blog Archive » Consider Jumping In

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:35:37 +0000

[...] Designs – Volume 1, they are well worth the purchase. We’ve also previously reviewed both here and here. I think it’s wonderful that two of the titans of our industry have provided [...]

By: Regina Garay

Regina Garay — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:45:43 +0000

Thank you, Lucinda! OK – here’s my take on your question. A client will probably go for a handcrafted “wallpaper” with the thought that they might remove it later on. If the wall is prepped right, the removal of a textured finish on paper will be much easier than if they had to skim it out and start over. That being said, the beauty of the Rawhide finish comes from the paper being crumpled and the glaze settling in those crevices — something that can’t be done with the wall. If you do install the paper post-crumbling & pre-glazing, you’ll go over the seams with the remaining steps and then they’ll have a tougher time removing the paper finish. I hope I haven’t scrambled up explaining my theory of it!

I’d love for you to come over, are you kidding?!? You are always welcome. BTW, the second paper finish (red, bamboo-y, has gold accents – the name escapes me right now) is a knockout. I made it after the Wall-nuts got together. I think you’d like it, too.

By: Lucinda

Lucinda — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:50:27 +0000

This is such a great post. I have this book, I love it, but I have to admit I have only made one or two recipes. The paper recipe has always intrigued me, but I have one question which I didn’t get to ask Gary at the SF SALI convention. Why wouldn’t you just apply butcher paper or other to the wall itself and go from there. Do you or Debbie really see it as practical doing all the paper offsite, then installing onsite? Is it me or am I the only one thinking this?

The group is so fun. It’s so much more fun when you have a gathering in the studio with drinks and noshing. I’m thinking of a reason to get on a plane and come crash your next session.

By: Regina Garay

Regina Garay — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:19:44 +0000

Sorry to post my own first comment (it feels weird) but I did want to update everyone and decided not to put it all the way at the end of the post. Mr. Lord, in addition to saying it was “a hoot listening to the four of you” has also graciously e-mailed the answers to Monica’s questions. (Thank you!!!) Here’s his advice: “The paper can be used in a bathroom and will hold up to condensation. Do not put it in the show stall area. It will not mark with a little water on it because the soft tex, lusterstone and stain and seal will act as a resist and help protect it. Of course try to avoid excess amounts of water on it. A clear coat would help with the moisture issue. Water on it will not make it tear once it has been installed but it is fragile when wet and it is being installed.” There you have it.