Marbling, Graythwaite Heritage Restoration

This traditional fire place at Graythwaite had damaged slate. We matched it up to the fire place in the room next door and the result was stunning. Hand painted marble finish with 5 layers. Completed with two coats of an oil based marine varnish.

Graythwaite Marble fireplace

Graythwaite Marble fireplace by Painted Image

Graythwaite Marble Finish

Graythwaite Marble fireplace by Painted Image

Marble and gilding detail on column

Residential

Marble finish – Hand painted finish applied with acrylic water based paint and gel medium, three coats of veining to create depth. Water based Resene multi shield varnish, satin sheen.
Gilding was completed in dutch metal and two coats of white shellac to seal the gold.
Cornices – Masked and sprayed gold finish with aerosol gold. Highly skilled work by colleague Charles Woods.

Painted Image Marble and gilding detail on column

Painted Image Marble and gilding detail on column