by Lindsey Tipler | Jun 2, 2026 | Glazing
What is glazing? Glazing is one of the most useful finishing techniques I use. Originally something I learned through woodgraining, it has become a practical way to adjust, enrich, or unify existing wood finishes without stripping everything back and starting again....
by Lindsey Tipler | Jun 1, 2026 | Selected Project
Upper East Side, NY specialist finishes, Decorative painting Context The bathroom had been wallpapered around 30 years earlier and was suffering from extensive mildew damage. Having lived with the room for so long, the client struggled to imagine replacing it with...
by Lindsey Tipler | Jun 2, 2026 | Repair, Uncategorized
Specialist finishes, restoration Repair rather than replace One of the most useful parts of specialist finishing is the ability to repair, restore, or disguise damage without replacing the original material. Often the process comes down to understanding colour,...
by Lindsey Tipler | May 31, 2026 | Woodgraining
Specialist finishes, decorative painting, woodgraining Understanding the process When I first discovered woodgraining and faux finishes, I couldn’t understand what I was looking at in photographs. It was only once I learned the process myself and saw the base coat...
by Lindsey Tipler | May 31, 2026 | Selected Project
Manhattan, New York Specialist finishes, decorative painting, faux marble Context The foyer of this Manhattan building was redesigned to incorporate a new alcove. While the flat marble slabs surrounding the opening could be salvaged and reused, the decorative crown...
